Canon 50D vs 60D vs 7D for still photography
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I’m comparing the Canon 50D, 60D, and 7D specifically for still photography, not video. In terms of still-image use, which body has the strongest advantages, and what features does each offer that the others don’t? I’m especially interested in differences in autofocus, build quality, viewfinder, metering, handling, and any practical still-photography benefits.
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There is a very good feature comparison on dpReview site
To give you some summary:
In terms of picture quality I would say that you would not spot a difference between results achieved from all the camera on the list, and I would say that the choice would be more related to handling and the way you are planning to use the camera.
7D is pro grade body, with magnesium body and environmental sealing. It has an excellent pro grade autofocus and offers 100% view viewfinder. So it will have an edge when it come to shooting sports, birds and in rough conditions. Those features come at price though.
50D has pretty similar body to 7D (magnesium) but it is not that well sealed and the autofocus is a bit lower quality as well.
60D has plastic body, same autofocus as 50D and similar sensor to 7D. It offers swivel LCD which can come handy in some situation, and its lower weight and size can be considered an advantage by some (me included).
So you need to handle the cameras, consider your budget a see which one works best for you.
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For stills, image quality is broadly similar across these three bodies, so the biggest differences are in handling, autofocus, build, and feature set rather than final image quality.
The 7D has the clearest edge if you shoot sports, birds, or in tougher conditions. It offers a more advanced autofocus system, more AF modes, 100% viewfinder coverage, stronger weather sealing, a magnesium-alloy body, and AF microadjustment. It also has more specialized metering options.
The 60D is closer to the 7D in sensor/image output, but is positioned lower. It has a less rugged body, autofocus more in line with the 50D, and fewer advanced AF features. Its advantages include a better LCD and more image-size options.
The 50D is older and was effectively replaced by the 60D. Its main practical advantage is typically cost. It has a magnesium body and handling more similar to the 7D than the 60D, but with less sealing and a less capable autofocus system than the 7D.
In short: choose the 7D for action and durability, the 60D for general stills if you want similar image quality with fewer pro features, and the 50D mainly if value matters most.
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