Canon 7D vs Nikon D7500
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- Refreshed by Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Superseded the Nikon D7200
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon 7D versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 7D matches up against the D7500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D7500
| 7D | D7500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 7D
| D7500 | 7D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2017 |  | November 2009 | Fresher by 90 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D7500
| 7D | D7500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon 7D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D features external dimensions 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 D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Compare the Canon 7D versus Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7D vs the D7500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and D7500 is 56 and 60 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and D7500.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D7500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
| Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D7500 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-11-06 | 2017-04-12 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Dual Digic 4 | Expeed 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 1640000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 19 | 51 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
| 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 grams (1.90 lb) | 720 grams (1.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 66 | 86 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 24.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 854 | 1483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 photos | 950 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $1,050 | $1,247 |
