Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 5D Mark II→Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS 5D Mark II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS 7D Mark II
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Burst rate10fps vs 3.9fps
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Generation6 years newer (2014 vs 2008)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 5D Mark II | EOS 7D Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.3 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.3 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.7 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | -0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 5D Mark II | EOS 7D Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £128 | £219 | |
| Released | 2008 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 21.1MP full-frame CMOS | 20.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | 65-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 3.9fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~850 shots (CIPA) | ~670 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 890g (with battery) | 910g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
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