Upgrading: 60D or 7D?

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Guys, I'm considering an upgrade from my trusty 40D. Love the camera, size, weight, etc. but would like something a little more. Higher MP, the ability to record movies and a better screen resolution would all be lovely, as well as all the little extras a newer camera provides.

However, I've been comparing them on SnapSort (Amazing website for camera comparisons if you haven't seen it before btw!) and there doesn't appear to be that much in it (Check for the Specification tab too if necessary)... The 7D's advantages appear to be weatherproofing, higher FPS and more focus points, whereas the 60D has a higher res screen and... a better battery?

Doesn't seem enough to warrant the extra for the 7D. Am I missing something? Can anyone go into more detail or link me regarding the focussing of the two cameras please, or advise one over the other? I'll be used for general out-and-about photography, as well as in nightclubs.
 
D.P. said:
What do you shoot? If you have heavy sports actioon, or fast paced wildlife, children/pets, then the 7D will be better.

Also depends what lenses you have. You might find a 60D and some lens investment gets you further than a 7D and your old lenses.

If you have very little lenses invested then it might be worth jumping ship. If not then I would perhaps wait and see what happens in the next 12 months 7D replacement, 60D replacement, entry level Canon Full Frame, 5DmKII reaching more suitable prices).
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I've got a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8, Sigma 10-20mm and a Canon 50mm f/1.4.

As I said in the OP, just general out and about shooting, as well as nightclubs. I considered waiting for the replacement, but it's probably gunna be quite a while yet, and it'll come in at a much higher price. The 7D price would be pushing it, so anything above will be a bit much. I was thinking maybe this now, and then selling and upping to a 5D MkII when the price comes down?
 
D.P. said:
The 7D and the 5DMKII are very different cameras for different people, going form a 7D to a 5DMKII might be a significant downgrade if you become dependent on the AF abilities the 7D affords.

however, buying a 7D and waiting for the 5DMK3 to come down i price might make for a suitable upgrade option. Int his kind of situation I would move towards the cheaper 60D and preferably looking 2nd hand so that when you upgrade the losses are reduced. If FF is likely in the distant future then getting a 60D and investing in something like a 70-200 or 85/135mm prime that work well on crop and FF might be a good idea
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Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it :)
 
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