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Canon 7D vs Nikon D810

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • New Model is Canon 7D MII
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D800
  • Later Model is Nikon D850
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 7D versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was unveiled 5 years before the D810 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7D scores against the D810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D810

 7D D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 7D

 D810 7D 
IntroducedJune 2014November 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D810

 7D D810 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D has got physical dimensions 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 D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Check out the Canon 7D versus Nikon D810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7D versus the D810.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and D810 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and D810.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7D with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D810 will resolve greater detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Nikon D810 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Nikon D810 Street photography info
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D
Sports photography with Nikon D810
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proof
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
63
great battery (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (980g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D810 Vlogging highlights
29
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980g)
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 7DNikon D810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 7D Nikon D810
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-11-06 2014-06-26
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 dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 grams (1.90 lb) 980 grams (2.16 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 97
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 14.8
DXO Low light rating 854 2853
Other
Battery life 800 shots 1200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 2
Price at launch $1,050 $1,999