Canon 7D vs Nikon D810A

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon 7D versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was unveiled 6 years earlier than the D810A and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7D scores vs the D810A for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D810A. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon 7D versus Nikon D810A in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 7D and the D810A.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and D810A is 56 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and D810A.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7D using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D810A will provide you with greater detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 7D will be behind in sensor innovation.