Canon 70D vs 700D - worth the extra £320?
Discussion
Hi,
I'm going to be replacing my 400D pretty soon as compared to the modern cameras it seems lacking in a few areas (low light noise especially, but I would also find live view very handy!) so I'm naturally drawn to the Canon 700D at £479, but I could probably stretch to the 70D at £799 if needs be.
So the obvious question is, what's better about the 70D that makes it cost that much more? The specs seem pretty similar apart from the autofocus system but I don't really know enough about these things to make an informed decision...
I'm going to be replacing my 400D pretty soon as compared to the modern cameras it seems lacking in a few areas (low light noise especially, but I would also find live view very handy!) so I'm naturally drawn to the Canon 700D at £479, but I could probably stretch to the 70D at £799 if needs be.
So the obvious question is, what's better about the 70D that makes it cost that much more? The specs seem pretty similar apart from the autofocus system but I don't really know enough about these things to make an informed decision...
Haven't looked at the 700D so I can't comment on the differences. What I can so I that I moved up to a 70D from a 400D and I'm very pleased that I did. So much better in many ways, and even having the remote app and wifi have been useful (e.g. family group shot at the weekend, I was actually in the pic for a change). Perhaps the 700D is similar in spec, I don't know. Image quality is a big step up from the 400D as you'd expect. Bought mine via HK on eBay, and paid about £630 for it. Had to wait a while but didn't have to pay any import duty. Would highly recommend the 70D and buying from HK means it isn't that much more to pay.
FunkyNige said:
Hi,
I could probably stretch to the 70D at £799 if needs be.
So the obvious question is, what's better about the 70D that makes it cost that much more?
Amazon have stocks of the 7D at £699, and these are on rotation for Lightning Deals at £629 IIRC.I could probably stretch to the 70D at £799 if needs be.
So the obvious question is, what's better about the 70D that makes it cost that much more?
IMHO, having owned the 400D, 60D and the 6D I'd say moving from the 400D to 700D is a step sideways.
JustinP1 said:
FunkyNige said:
Hi,
I could probably stretch to the 70D at £799 if needs be.
So the obvious question is, what's better about the 70D that makes it cost that much more?
Amazon have stocks of the 7D at £699, and these are on rotation for Lightning Deals at £629 IIRC.I could probably stretch to the 70D at £799 if needs be.
So the obvious question is, what's better about the 70D that makes it cost that much more?
IMHO, having owned the 400D, 60D and the 6D I'd say moving from the 400D to 700D is a step sideways.
Keep in mind that the 7D has now been replaced by the 7DII. There is nothing really wrong with the 7D (it's a bit noisy at higher ISO), but it is 5 year old tech.
Thanks for all the replies, the costs in my first post were the full cost at Wex (they're local), I'm sure I will look at where to get it from once I decide which one to get!
It looks like the 70D is the best choice for me then, I did look at the similarly priced 7D cameras but as has been mentioned above these are 5 year old models
It looks like the 70D is the best choice for me then, I did look at the similarly priced 7D cameras but as has been mentioned above these are 5 year old models
My 2p.
Was/am contemplating the same but from a 350. Things that attracted me to jump to a 7D (when I buy the damned thing), second hand price of the 7D I dropped when the 7DII came out. If I read this right, stepping up from a XXXD to XXD and XD is an increase in environmental sealing each step (apart from other refinements you can compare). My 350 is a tad dusty and my use is such that I am willing to go for a well looked after second hand. Brings a whole new range of camera's within my reach.
Was/am contemplating the same but from a 350. Things that attracted me to jump to a 7D (when I buy the damned thing), second hand price of the 7D I dropped when the 7DII came out. If I read this right, stepping up from a XXXD to XXD and XD is an increase in environmental sealing each step (apart from other refinements you can compare). My 350 is a tad dusty and my use is such that I am willing to go for a well looked after second hand. Brings a whole new range of camera's within my reach.
jmorgan said:
My 2p.
Was/am contemplating the same but from a 350. Things that attracted me to jump to a 7D (when I buy the damned thing), second hand price of the 7D I dropped when the 7DII came out. If I read this right, stepping up from a XXXD to XXD and XD is an increase in environmental sealing each step (apart from other refinements you can compare). My 350 is a tad dusty and my use is such that I am willing to go for a well looked after second hand. Brings a whole new range of camera's within my reach.
As I understand it, the main step between XXXD and XXD is the refinements and the step from XXD to XD is weather-proofing and autofocus, but with the downside of increased weight and bulk.Was/am contemplating the same but from a 350. Things that attracted me to jump to a 7D (when I buy the damned thing), second hand price of the 7D I dropped when the 7DII came out. If I read this right, stepping up from a XXXD to XXD and XD is an increase in environmental sealing each step (apart from other refinements you can compare). My 350 is a tad dusty and my use is such that I am willing to go for a well looked after second hand. Brings a whole new range of camera's within my reach.
If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
Mr Will said:
As I understand it, the main step between XXXD and XXD is the refinements and the step from XXD to XD is weather-proofing and autofocus, but with the downside of increased weight and bulk.
If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
I do tend to go out to the local wildlife places and hate having to tuck it all away when the rain comes down, hence I picked up on that, and it will take my lenses (cropped jobbies). If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
No expert here BTW .
jmorgan said:
Mr Will said:
As I understand it, the main step between XXXD and XXD is the refinements and the step from XXD to XD is weather-proofing and autofocus, but with the downside of increased weight and bulk.
If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
I do tend to go out to the local wildlife places and hate having to tuck it all away when the rain comes down, hence I picked up on that, and it will take my lenses (cropped jobbies). If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
No expert here BTW .
(No expert here either though, just a bit of a gearhead with a brain that absorbs this junk like a sponge!)
Mr Will said:
jmorgan said:
Mr Will said:
As I understand it, the main step between XXXD and XXD is the refinements and the step from XXD to XD is weather-proofing and autofocus, but with the downside of increased weight and bulk.
If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
I do tend to go out to the local wildlife places and hate having to tuck it all away when the rain comes down, hence I picked up on that, and it will take my lenses (cropped jobbies). If you aren't shooting sports or wildlife then I'd say the XXD range is the sweet-spot for most people.
No expert here BTW .
(No expert here either though, just a bit of a gearhead with a brain that absorbs this junk like a sponge!)
There is no reason to stop shoting though, stick the camera in a plastic bag or bespoke sleeve to protect it from the rain.
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