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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Later Model is Nikon D7500
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 7D and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D7200 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D was revealed 6 years earlier than the D7200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7D scores vs the D7200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D7200

 7D D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 7D

 D7200 7D 
LaunchedMarch 2015November 2009Fresher by 64 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D7200

 7D D7200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D features outside measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 7D and the D7200.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and D7200 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and D7200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D7200 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 7D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Nikon D7200 Street photography info
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography information
Nikon D7200 Sports photography information
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (800 CIPA)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography features
Nikon D7200 Travel photography features
54
environment sealing
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
68
good battery life (1,110 shots)
environment proof
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (800 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging features
Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
29
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 7DNikon D7200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 7D Nikon D7200
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-11-06 2015-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 87
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 14.6
DXO Low light score 854 1333
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 1110 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots One Two
Retail pricing $1,050 $1,100