Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7500

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was unveiled 3 years prior to the D7500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7D MII matches up versus the D7500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D7500. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 7D MII versus the D7500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and D7500 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and D7500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D7500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 7D MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.