Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- New Model is Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Announced December 2003
- Superseded the Nikon D1H
- Refreshed by Nikon D2Hs

Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 7D and Nikon D2H, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D2H (4MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 7D was launched 5 years after the D2H which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7D matches up vs the D2H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D2H. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Nikon D2H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D2H
7D | D2H | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | December 2003 | More modern by 72 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 211k | Crisper screen (+709k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 7D
D2H | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D2H
7D | D2H | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D enjoys outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).
Look at the Canon 7D and Nikon D2H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7D against the D2H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and D2H is 56 and 51 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and D2H.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 7D to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 7D provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Nikon D2H Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D2H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D2H |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2009-11-06 | 2003-12-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | JFET |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 4MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 2464 x 1632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 211k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860 gr (1.90 lb) | 1200 gr (2.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 18.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | 352 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,050 | $253 |