Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D3200

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D3200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was released 2 years later than the D3200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7D MII scores against the D3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D3200. The complete galleries are available at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII features physical measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7D MII against the D3200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and D3200 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and D3200.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3200 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 7D MII should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.