Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Released April 2017
- Old Model is Nikon D7200

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 70D versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 70D was revealed 4 years prior to the D7500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 70D scores against the D7500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D and Nikon D7500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D7500
70D | D7500 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 70D
D7500 | 70D | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | October 2013 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D7500
70D | D7500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D provides physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D7500 has proportions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Check out the Canon 70D versus Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 70D compared to the D7500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and D7500.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D7500 to give greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 70D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D7500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-10-31 | 2017-04-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 21MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1640000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 lb) | 720g (1.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 926 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 images | 950 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $758 | $1,247 |