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Canon 7D vs Nikon B700

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • Updated by Canon 7D MII
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 7D vs Nikon B700, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the B700 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the 7D (APS-C) and B700 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7D was revealed 7 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7D grades vs the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon B700

 7D B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon 7D

 B700 7D 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2009More modern by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon B700

 7D B700 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D features exterior dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7D compared to the B700.

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and B700 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and B700.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon B700 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography factors
Nikon B700 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography information
Nikon B700 Sports photography information
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 shots)
54
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography highlights
Nikon B700 Travel photography highlights
53
weather sealing
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
66
good battery life (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Canon 7D vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Nikon B700
 Canon EOS 7DNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 7D Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-06 2016-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,050 $500