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Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7000
  • Successor is Nikon D7200
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon T7i versus Nikon D7100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 3 years later than the D7100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the T7i grades versus the D7100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D7100

 T7i D7100 
RevealedFebruary 2017April 2013More recent by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon T7i

 D7100 T7i 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D7100

 T7i D7100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i provides physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i vs the D7100.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D7100 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and D7100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern T7i provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography advice
Nikon D7100 Street photography advice
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography info
Nikon D7100 Sports photography info
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Nikon D7100
80
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
30
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D7100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D7100
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 765g (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 950 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots One 2
Launch cost $749 $800