Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7100

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was revealed 17 months later than the D7100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7D MII scores versus the D7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D7100. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII offers outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7D MII vs the D7100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and D7100 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and D7100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D7100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 7D MII should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.