Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D800

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and D800 (36MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 7D MII was revealed 2 years after the D800 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7D MII scores versus the D800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Nikon D800. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII features outer measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Nikon D800 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 7D MII vs the D800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and D800 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and D800.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7D MII with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D800 will give you extra detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer 7D MII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.