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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon 60D
  • Newer Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D7500

 70D D7500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 70D

 D7500 70D 
ReleasedApril 2017October 2013More modern by 41 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D7500

 70D D7500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

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

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography info
Nikon D7500 Sports photography info
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging information
Nikon D7500 Vlogging information
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
35
touch screen
image stabilization
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D7500
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