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Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon2014
Canon MirrorlessMount: Canon EF/EF-SReleased 2014

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, featuring a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous burst, and 1080p60 FHD recording.

Camera Type
dslr
Sensor Resolution
20.2 MP
Max Continuous Burst
10 fps
IBIS Stabilization
None
Battery (CIPA)
670 Shots
Weight
910 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Canon EOS 7D Mark II

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a APS-C dslr camera engineered with a 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor (22.4 × 15.0 mm) and native Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 10 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 1080p60 FHD recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
20.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS (22.4 × 15.0 mm) driven by the Dual DIGIC 6 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
65-Point All Cross-Type AF with 65 phase-detect points. Captures 10 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).
Video & Motion Capabilities
1080p60 FHD internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 910g in a 148.6 × 112.4 × 78.2 mm body. Features 1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I, Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage), and CIPA rated for 670 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
20.2 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
APS-C CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
22.4 × 15.0 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EF/EF-S
Image Processor Engine
Dual DIGIC 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
65-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
65 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
10 fps (Mechanical) / 10 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
10 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
No Internal IBIS (Digital / Lens OIS Only)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
1080p60 FHD
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
670 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
910 g (2.01 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
148.6 × 112.4 × 78.2 mm

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