I Can't choose

[Nostromo]

So as a Christmas and birthday present from the wife, she's going to buy me a new body (camera body).
At the moment I've got a canon 1100d a 18-55 stm and a tamron sp 70-300.
I mostly take photo's of wildlife, horses, pets, (moving targets really).
I also do a bit of landscape and portrait. This is all for my personal enjoyment and a bit of camera club competition fun.
I've read and read many, many reviews and comparisons of various canon cameras. I've got about £400-£450 to spend, so was thinking of getting a used 7d (can't afford a mark ii) or a 700d. I know both would be an improvement on my current camera but really can't decide which to go for. The 7d will be used and older technology v 700d new with a warranty. I'm not fussed about Tilt screens, wifi, etc.
For me it's about what will do the job best.
Once I've got the new camera, I will to then start buying better lenses.
I also looked at the 70d and 760d but they're out of my price range. I would rather spend any future money on lenses. I would like to stick to canon. I will probably wait until after new year before I but anything, there may be some better deals around then.
If you've made it this far through my ramblings, well done. If you leave any comments and advise, thank you.

 

[chris malcolm]

What's going to be better about the new camera? 50% increase in sensor MP? That's a 20% increase in linear resolution, which given lens losses will be less than that in practice. My guess is that it would be hardly noticeable. For the same money you could get a good second hand wide angle lens or 35mm wide aperture prime lens, either of which would add obvious new dimensions to the kind of photographs you can take.

 

[Phil V]

Unlike Chris I think a 7d would be a huge improvement. Particularly if you're just after the 'faster' camera.

 

[Nostromo]

Thanks for the replies.
As far as I understand it, the greater the MP on a crop sensor the more noise is a problem. Maybe not so much on a 70d or a 760d, but that's just because that's modern technology. I'm not after MP so much, (although it would be nice) more a faster focusing camera. That's why I've been leaning towards a 7d.
I understand that Good quality lens are very important for image quality.

 

[T_J_G]

Grab a 7D, I went from a 1100d to a 7D. It's not just more pixels, it's got a top screen, it's larger and built so much better, AF is better. All in al it's much better than a 1100d.

 

[snerkler]

Thanks for the replies.
As far as I understand it, the greater the MP on a crop sensor the more noise is a problem. Maybe not so much on a 70d or a 760d, but that's just because that's modern technology. I'm not after MP so much, (although it would be nice) more a faster focusing camera. That's why I've been leaning towards a 7d.
I understand that Good quality lens are very important for image quality.

In terms of sensor performance there's not a lot in it.

Higher MP doesn't always mean more noise, technology plays a large part. Extra pixels do help with wildlife as you can crop so you can gain a bit more reach. The better AF with increased number of cross type points, increased burst rate, better viewfinder, increased MP will all make the 7D a worthwhile upgrade, and make getting the types of shots you take easier and with a better success rate imo. Also, the weather sealing of the 7D could be useful.

Yes, lenses can make a big difference to image quality.