Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 7D→Canon EOS 500D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 7D

£95

2009

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Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 500D

£57 (-£38)

2009

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The EOS 500D offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS 7D. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 7D	EOS 500D
Price	£95	£57
Released	2009	2009
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	15.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	18MP	15MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30
Autofocus	19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view	9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	8fps	3.4fps	↓
Battery Life	~800 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	910g (with battery)	530g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single SD slot

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