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Canon EOS 700D
DXOMARK Sensor Scores
Overall Score
61
Portrait [Color Depth]
21.7 bits
Landscape [Dynamic Range]
11.2 Evs
Sports [Low-Light ISO]
681 ISO
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
DXOMARK Sensor Scores
Overall Score
79
Portrait [Color Depth]
23.7 bits
Landscape [Dynamic Range]
11.9 Evs
Sports [Low-Light ISO]
1815 ISO
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon EOS 700D [labelled Canon T5i in some countries] are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in September 2008 and March 2013. Both are DSLR [Digital Single Lens Reflex] cameras that are based on a full frame [5D Mark II] and an APS-C [700D] sensor. The 5D Mark II has a resolution of 21 megapixels, whereas the 700D provides 17.9 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon EOS 700D? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 700D. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
If the front view area [width x height] of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon 700D is notably smaller [23 percent] than the Canon 5D Mark II. Moreover, the 700D is markedly lighter [32 percent] than the 5D Mark II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 5D Mark II is splash and dust resistant, while the 700D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor [as in the 5D Mark II] will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, while more compact options are available for the smaller-sensor camera [700D]. You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 5D Mark II gets 850 shots out of its LP-E6 battery, while the 700D can take 440 images on a single charge of its LP-E8 power pack.
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Body Specifications # Camera Model Camera Width Camera Height Camera Depth Camera Weight Battery Life Weather Sealing Camera Launch Launch Price [USD] Street Price 1. Canon 5D Mark II 152 mm 114 mm 75 mm 850 g 850 Y Sep 2008 3,499ebay.com2. Canon 700D 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 580 g 440 n Mar 2013 649ebay.com3. Canon 6D Mark II 144 mm 111 mm 75 mm 765 g 1200 Y Jun 2017 1,999 amazon.com4. Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 Y Aug 2016 3,499 amazon.com5. Canon 80D 139 mm 105 mm 79 mm 730 g 960 Y Feb 2016 1,199ebay.com6. Canon 5DS 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 Y Feb 2015 3,699ebay.com7. Canon 5DS R 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 Y Feb 2015 3,699ebay.com8. Canon 750D 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 555 g 440 n Feb 2015 749ebay.com9. Canon 1200D 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 480 g 500 n Feb 2014 449ebay.com10. Canon 100D 117 mm 91 mm 69 mm 407 g 380 n Mar 2013 549ebay.com11. Canon 5D Mark III 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 950 g 950 Y Mar 2012 3,499ebay.com12. Canon 6D 145 mm 111 mm 71 mm 770 g 1090 Y Sep 2012 2,099ebay.com13. Canon 650D 133 mm 100 mm 79 mm 575 g 440 n Jun 2012 849ebay.com14. Canon 600D 133 mm 100 mm 80 mm 570 g 440 n Feb 2011 599ebay.com15. Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 Y Sep 2009 1,699ebay.com16. Canon 1Ds Mark III 150 mm 160 mm 80 mm 1385 g 1800 Y Aug 2007 7,999ebay.com17. Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 Y Aug 2005 3,299ebay.com Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 700D was launched at a markedly lower price [by 81 percent] than the 5D Mark II, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider , and have richer than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 5D Mark II features a full frame sensor and the Canon 700D an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the 700D is 62 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.6. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio [sensor width to sensor height] of 3:2.
Technology-wise, the 700D uses a more advanced image processing engine [DIGIC 5] than the 5D Mark II [DIGIC 4], with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.
With 21MP, the 5D Mark II offers a higher resolution than the 700D [17.9MP], but the 5D Mark II nevertheless has larger individual pixels [ of 6.41μm versus 4.31μm for the 700D] due to its larger sensor. However, the 700D is a much more recent model [by 4 years and 6 months] than the 5D Mark II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.
The resolution advantage of the Canon 5D Mark II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 5D Mark II for good quality output [200 dots per inch] amounts to 28.1 x 18.7 inches or 71.3 x 47.5 cm, for very good quality [250 dpi] 22.5 x 15 inches or 57.1 x 38 cm, and for excellent quality [300 dpi] 18.7 x 12.5 inches or 47.5 x 31.7 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 700D are 25.9 x 17.3 inches or 65.8 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 20.7 x 13.8 inches or 52.7 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 17.3 x 11.5 inches or 43.9 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.
The 700D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 50-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS 700D are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS [Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor] sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.
Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ["DXO Landscape"], color depth ["DXO Portrait"], and low-light sensitivity ["DXO Sports"]. Of the two cameras under review, the 5D Mark II provides substantially higher image quality than the 700D, with an overall score that is 18 points higher. This advantage is based on 2 bits higher color depth, 0.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 1.4 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Sensor Characteristics # Camera Model Sensor Class Resolution [MP] Horiz. Pixels Vert. Pixels Video Format DXO Portrait DXO Landscape DXO Sports DXO Overall 1. Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame 21.0 5616 37441080/30p23.711.91815792. Canon 700D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.2681613. Canon 6D Mark II Full Frame 26.0 6240 41601080/60p24.411.92862854. Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.62995915. Canon 80D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.21135796. Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.42381877. Canon 5DS R Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.612.42308868. Canon 750D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.0919719. Canon 1200D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.37246310. Canon 100D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.811.38436311. Canon 5D Mark III Full Frame 22.1 5760 38401080/30p24.011.722938112. Canon 6D Full Frame 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.812.123408213. Canon 650D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.27226214. Canon 600D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.111.57936515. Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.78546616. Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744none24.012.016638017. Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912none22.911.1136871
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications [1080/30p].
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 5D Mark II and the 700D are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the 5D Mark II offers a wider field of view [98%] than the one in the 700D [95%], so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the 5D Mark II has a higher magnification [0.71x vs 0.53x], so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 700D in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Core Features # Camera Model Viewfinder [Type or 000 dots] Control Panel [yes/no] LCD Specifications [inch/000 dots] LCD Attach- ment Touch Screen [yes/no] Max Shutter Speed * Max Shutter Flaps * Built-in Flash [yes/no] Built-in Image Stab 1. Canon 5D Mark IIoptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 3.9/s n n 2. Canon 700Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 3. Canon 6D Mark IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.5/s n n 4. Canon 5D Mark IVoptical Y3.2 / 1620 fixed Y 1/8000s 7.0/s n n 5. Canon 80Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n 6. Canon 5DSoptical Y3.2 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n 7. Canon 5DS Roptical Y3.2 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n 8. Canon 750Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 9. Canon 1200Doptical n3.0 / 460 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 10. Canon 100Doptical n3.0 / 1040 fixed Y 1/4000s 4.9/s Y n 11. Canon 5D Mark IIIoptical Y3.2 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 6.0/s n n 12. Canon 6Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/4000s 4.5/s n n 13. Canon 650Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 14. Canon 600Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel n 1/4000s 3.7/s Y n 15. Canon 7Doptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 8.0/s Y n 16. Canon 1Ds Mark IIIoptical Y3.0 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n 17. Canon 5Doptical Y2.5 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 3.0/s n n Note: *] Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
One feature that is present on the 5D Mark II, but is missing on the 700D is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The 700D has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 5D Mark II does not have a selfie-screen.
The 5D Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the 700D uses SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 700D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras [and selected comparators] provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Input-Output Connections # Camera Model Hotshoe Port Internal Mic / Speaker Microphone Port Headphone Port HDMI Port USB Port WiFi Support NFC Support Bluetooth Support 1. Canon 5D Mark IIYmono / monoY-mini2.0- 2. Canon 700DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0- 3. Canon 6D Mark IIYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY 4. Canon 5D Mark IVYmono / monoYYmini3.0YY- 5. Canon 80DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY- 6. Canon 5DSYmono / monoY-mini3.0- 7. Canon 5DS RYmono / monoY-mini3.0- 8. Canon 750DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 9. Canon 1200DYmono / mono--mini2.0- 10. Canon 100DYmono / monoY-mini2.0- 11. Canon 5D Mark IIIYmono / monoYYmini2.0- 12. Canon 6DYmono / monoY-mini2.0Y 13. Canon 650DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0- 14. Canon 600DYmono / monoY-mini2.0- 15. Canon 7DYmono / -Y-mini2.0- 16. Canon 1Ds Mark IIIYmono / ----2.0- 17. Canon 5DY- / --2.0-
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 5D Mark II [unlike the 700D] features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 5D Mark II and the 700D have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 5D Mark II was replaced by the Canon 5D Mark III, while the 700D was followed by the Canon 750D. Further information on the features and operation of the 5D Mark II and 700D can be found, respectively, in the Canon 5D Mark II Manual [free pdf] or the online Canon 700D Manual.
Review summary
So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 700D? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.
Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 5D Mark II:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels [21 vs 17.9MP] with a 8% higher linear resolution.
- Better image quality: Scores substantially higher [18 points] in the DXO overall assessment.
- Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors [2 bits more color depth].
- More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details [0.7 EV of extra DR].
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images [1.4 stops ISO advantage].
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view [98% vs 95%].
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification [0.71x vs 0.53x].
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed [1/8000s vs 1/4000s] to freeze action.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots [850 versus 440] on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer [launched in September 2008].
Advantages of the Canon EOS 700D:
- Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine [DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC 4].
- Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen [1040k vs 920k dots].
- More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency [5 vs 3.9 flaps/sec] to capture the decisive moment.
- More compact: Is smaller [133x100mm vs 152x114mm] and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight [by 270g or 32 percent] and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category [81 percent cheaper at launch].
- More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the 5D Mark II launch.
If the count of relative strengths [bullet points above] is taken as a measure, the 5D Mark II comes out slightly ahead of the 700D [13 : 12 points]. However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
5D Mark II 13:12 700D
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 700D place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 5D Mark II or the 700D perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites [amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]]. As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Expert Camera Reviews # Camera Model AP score CL score DCW score DPR score EPZ score PB score Camera Launch Launch Price [USD] Street Price 1. Canon 5D Mark II4/591/100..79/1004/5.. Sep 2008 3,499ebay.com 2. Canon 700D......76/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2013 649ebay.com 3. Canon 6D Mark II4/5+4/580/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2017 1,999 amazon.com 4. Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 3,499 amazon.com 5. Canon 80D4/5+ +4.5/584/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 1,199ebay.com 6. Canon 5DS..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 3,699ebay.com 7. Canon 5DS R5/5+..83/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2015 3,699ebay.com 8. Canon 750D5/5....75/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 749ebay.com 9. Canon 1200D3/5+....4/54.5/5 Feb 2014 449ebay.com 10. Canon 100D4/5+..78/1004/54/5 Mar 2013 549ebay.com 11. Canon 5D Mark III..+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2012 3,499ebay.com 12. Canon 6D5/5+ +..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 2,099ebay.com 13. Canon 650D4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2012 849ebay.com 14. Canon 600D3/5o..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2011 599ebay.com 15. Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 1,699ebay.com 16. Canon 1Ds Mark III......+ +4.5/5.. Aug 2007 7,999ebay.com 17. Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 3,299ebay.com Note: [+ +] highly recommended; [+] recommended; [o] reviewed; [..] not available.
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon 700D
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.