Reasons to choose EOS 60Da
Released in 2012, EOS 60Da has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 755 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 60Da
vs Canon EOS 7D
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS 60Da332 mm²
EOS 7D- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS 60Da and EOS 7D have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 60DaMetricEOS 7D
18 MPEffective pixels18 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor22.3 × 14.9
4.3 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.61
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
755 gWeight860 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS 60Da and EOS 7D have the same sensor area. The EOS 60Da has the lighter body. The EOS 60Da and EOS 7D have the same effective resolution. The EOS 60Da is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 7D
Released in 2009, EOS 7D has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 860 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.