Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Released June 2013
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T5i
- Succeeded the Canon 650D
- Updated by Canon 750D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon D7000
- Successor is Nikon D7200

Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 700D and Nikon D7100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D7100 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 700D was released 2 months later than the D7100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 700D scores against the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D & Nikon D7100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Nikon D7100
700D | D7100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 700D
D7100 | 700D | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 700D and Nikon D7100
700D | D7100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 700D features external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7100 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Check out the Canon 700D and Nikon D7100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 700D and the D7100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and D7100 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and D7100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D7100 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 700D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Nikon D7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 700D | Nikon D7100 |
Also called | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-06-10 | 2013-04-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 681 | 1256 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 950 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E8 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch price | $649 | $800 |