Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Replaced the Canon 7D
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D800
- Later Model is Nikon D850
Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 7D MII was introduced 3 months after the D810 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7D MII matches up vs the D810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D810. The whole galleries are available at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Nikon D810
7D MII | D810 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 7D MII
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D810
7D MII | D810 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | June 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7D MII against the D810.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and D810.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7D MII having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D810 will render extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D810 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2014-06-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 (dual) | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.4 x 15mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 336.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 65 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 65 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910 gr (2.01 pounds) | 980 gr (2.16 pounds) |
Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 pictures | 1200 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Price at launch | $1,086 | $1,999 |