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Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D700
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D800E (36MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T7i was manufactured 4 years later than the D800E and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T7i matches up against the D800E in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D800E

 T7i D800E 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017June 2012Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon T7i

 D800E T7i 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D800E

 T7i D800E 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D800E has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T7i against the D800E.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and D800E is 67 and 54 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and D800E.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T7i due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D800E will offer extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger T7i will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography details
Nikon D800E Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
83
manual focus
megapixel count high (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography highlights
Nikon D800E Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Nikon D800E Sports photography features
66
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
environment proof
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count high (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D800E as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
30
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D800E
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D800E
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2012-06-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 3
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 24MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 900 grams (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2979
Other
Battery life 600 images 900 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $749 $2,389