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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon 7D
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D7100
  • New Model is Nikon D7500
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was released 5 months earlier than the D7200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7D MII scores vs the D7200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Nikon D7200

 7D MII D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 7D MII

 D7200 7D MII 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D7200

 7D MII D7200 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2015Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII provides outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7D MII versus the D7200.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and D7200.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D7200 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography information
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography advice
Nikon D7200 Sports photography advice
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (670 shots)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (1,110 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (670 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
good battery (1,110 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography information
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (670 per charge)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (1,110 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 7D MII
Vlogging with Nikon D7200
29
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IINikon D7200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon D7200
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-15 2015-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 (dual) Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.4 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 65 51
Cross focus points 65 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 grams (2.01 lb) 765 grams (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 87
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 14.6
DXO Low light score 1082 1333
Other
Battery life 670 shots 1110 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $1,086 $1,100