Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D3300

Comparison of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D3300 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 7D Mark II ×
Nikon D3300 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 7D Mark IINikon D3300
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number7D Mark IID3300
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)149124
Width (mm)7876
Height (mm)11298
Weight (g)1,388662
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 7DNikon D3200
Successor-Nikon D3400
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonSony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.224.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)337.5366.6
Sensor width (mm)22.523.5
Sensor height (mm)1515.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.113.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7082
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.424.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.812.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,0821,385
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 4104 x 2736(11.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM)MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.53.06
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3928
Filter thread (mm)6752
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 65-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screensSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.57
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.85
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 and 51200Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy/twilight/sunset
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesThree custom settings (C1-C3)Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1112
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 11m (36 ft.) at ISO 100Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SocketISO hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Other memoryUDMA7/UHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm headphoe jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • n3 remote jack
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.57
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.6
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.66
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)103100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.55
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)267
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.44.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)185
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.26
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.261.85
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.050.47
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.150.27
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.370.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.08
Shutter lag (notes)Additional OVF:Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR On (default) = 0.398sFull AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR Off = 0.305sLive View:Full AF lag (center)= 0OVF:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 0.344sLV:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 1.847sPrefocused lag = 0.472s
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.23.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)670700
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL14a
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6n/lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, up to 10fps burst mode, new 65-point all cross-type AFOLPF-less sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, five new effects modes (Photo Illustration, Super Vivid, Pop, Toy Camera



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