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Canon 7D vs Nikon D750

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Replacement is Canon 7D MII
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D780
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 7D vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7D was announced 5 years earlier than the D750 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7D scores versus the D750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D750

 7D D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 7D

 D750 7D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014November 2009Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D750

 7D D750 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D enjoys exterior dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7D versus the D750.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and D750 is 56 and 57 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and D750.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7D with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D750 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography details
Nikon D750 Street photography details
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D
Sports photography with Nikon D750
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 shots)
78
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (1,230 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography information
Nikon D750 Travel photography information
54
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
good battery power (1,230 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 shots)
no Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (1,230 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D750 Vlogging highlights
29
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 7DNikon D750
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 7D Nikon D750
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-11-06 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860g (1.90 pounds) 840g (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 93
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 14.5
DXO Low light rating 854 2956
Other
Battery life 800 photos 1230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $1,050 $2,000