Canon 7D vs Nikon D700
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Introduced November 2009
- Refreshed by Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Newer Model is Nikon D800E

Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 7D versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

The 7D was announced 14 months later than the D700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7D matches up vs the D700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D700
7D | D700 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | October 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 7D
D700 | 7D | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D700
7D | D700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D features outside dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
See the Canon 7D versus Nikon D700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7D against the D700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and D700 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and D700.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7D using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon 7D will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 7D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D700 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-11-06 | 2008-10-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual Digic 4 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4256 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 860 grams (1.90 lb) | 1074 grams (2.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 854 | 2303 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | 1000 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | Compact Flash (Type I) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,050 | $2,700 |