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Comparison of Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D3 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 7D ×
Nikon D3 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 7DNikon D3
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer url-https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number7DD3
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)148160
Width (mm)7488
Height (mm)111157
Weight (g)1,4671,414
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon D2Hs
SuccessorCanon 7D Mar-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)1812.1
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)332.27860.4
Sensor width (mm)22.336
Sensor height (mm)14.923.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.38.46
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 5:4
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6681
Dxo color depth score (bit)2223.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.712.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)8542,290
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
  • 1776 x 1416(2.5 mp 5:4)
  • 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 2120(5.6 mp 5:4)
  • 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
  • 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2832(10.1 mp 5:4)
  • 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (nef)
Continuous-mode (fps)89
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264)-
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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.00 - 216.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 135.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.8-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Filter thread (mm)72-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1027
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800Auto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2500k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • custom
  • seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center)1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, 3 Custom User SettingsNone
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SyncISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • raw (nef)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • extension system terminal for wft-e5a wireless file transmitter
  • external microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc input
  • hdmi out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.32
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)22-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.32-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)89
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2230
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)16-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.09
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.09
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.1-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.2-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.04
Shutter lag (notes)Live View lag:Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986sFull Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1-
Startup time (s)0.40.3
Play -> record time (s)0.10.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.7-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)8004,300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL4a
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a 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 version 21.0 (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • original data security tool
  • photostitch
  • wft utility
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.Main features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP



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