Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Superseded the Nikon D7000
- Replacement is Nikon D7200

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

The 70D was unveiled 7 months after the D7100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 70D matches up against the D7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D and Nikon D7100. The full galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D7100
70D | D7100 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 70D
D7100 | 70D | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D7100
70D | D7100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 70D has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has measurements 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 70D vs Nikon D7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 70D vs the D7100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and D7100 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and D7100.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon D7100 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 70D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D7100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-31 | 2013-04-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT color LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 pounds) | 765g (1.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 926 | 1256 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 photographs | 950 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $758 | $800 |