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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon 7D
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D600
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the D610 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 7D MII (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The 7D MII was launched 12 months later than the D610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 7D MII grades versus the D610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Nikon D610

 7D MII D610 
IntroducedSeptember 2014October 2013More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 7D MII

 D610 7D MII 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D610

 7D MII D610 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D MII and the D610.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and D610 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and D610.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7D MII featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D610 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 7D MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography advice
Nikon D610 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 7D MII
Street photography with Nikon D610
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Sports photography camera
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (670 per charge)
71
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII Travel photography information
Nikon D610 Travel photography information
58
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (670 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography information
Nikon D610 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (670 per charge)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging advice
Nikon D610 Vlogging advice
29
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IINikon D610
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon D610
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-15 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 (dual) Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 16000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 65 39
Cross focus points 65 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 grams (2.01 lbs) 850 grams (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 94
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 14.4
DXO Low light score 1082 2925
Other
Battery life 670 shots 900 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 2 2
Price at launch $1,086 $1,600