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Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released November 2009
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 7D was announced 12 years before the Z fc which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7D matches up vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon Z fc

 7D Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon 7D

 Z fc 7D 
RevealedJune 2021November 2009Newer by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon Z fc

 7D Z fc 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D comes with exterior dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D against the Z fc.

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and Z fc is 56 and 79 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and Z fc.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z fc to deliver extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography information
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography information
Nikon Z fc Street photography information
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography features
Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (800 per charge)
68
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography info
Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
54
weather sealing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
72
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than others (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography info
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (800 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 7D
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
29
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
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Canon 7D vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS 7DNikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 7D Nikon Z fc
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-06 2021-06-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 19 209
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Available lenses 326 21
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,050 $949