Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 5D→Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS 7D Mark II improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS 5D owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS 7D Mark II
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Resolution20MP vs 13MP (+7MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate10fps vs 3fps
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Generation9 years newer (2014 vs 2005)
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 | EOS 7D Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.3 | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.6 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | +0.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 5D | EOS 7D Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £60 used | £116 used | |
| Released | 2005 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.8MP full-frame CMOS | 20.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 13MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder | 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 | 3fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA) | ~670 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 810g (body only) | 910g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x | |
| Screen | 2.5" fixed LCD, 230k 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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