Canon 7D vs Nikon D800

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 7D vs Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D800 (36MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7D was announced 3 years prior to the D800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7D scores vs the D800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D & Nikon D800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D provides exterior measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D800 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7D against the D800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and D800 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and D800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7D with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D800 will render extra detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.