Canon 7D vs Nikon Df

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 7D and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the Df (16MP) is very similar but the 7D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was announced 5 years earlier than the Df and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7D matches up against the Df when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D & Nikon Df. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D offers external 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 Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7D and the Df.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and Df is 56 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and Df.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7D using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon 7D will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.