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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon 60D
  • Refreshed by Canon 80D
Nikon D7100
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D7000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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D7100

 70D D7100 
RevealedOctober 2013April 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 70D

 D7100 70D 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D7100

 70D D7100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

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

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 70D
Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography information
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography information
Nikon D7100 Travel photography information
69
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
66
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7100 as a Vlogging camera
69
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
no image stabilization
30
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D7100
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