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Comparison of Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D5100 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D5100 ×
Canon EOS 7D ×
General
ModelNikon D5100Canon EOS 7D
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/-
Model numberD51007D
Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128148
Width (mm)7974
Height (mm)97111
Weight (g)8291,467
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5000-
SuccessorNikon D5200Canon 7D Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.218
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.16332.27
Sensor width (mm)23.622.3
Sensor height (mm)15.614.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.794.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8066
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.522
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.611.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,183854
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
Continuous-mode (fps)3.98
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4.MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VRCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0045.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0028.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.8
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2850
Filter thread (mm)5272
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modesPhase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.520.63
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.781
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)3110
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2500k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (263-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, CandlelightCreative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 18-300mm coveraqge
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • c
  • cf1
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
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 ml-l3 ir remote or mc-dc2 remote cord
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter.
  • hdmi out (with cec)
  • extension system terminal for wft-e5a wireless file transmitter
  • external microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.730.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.770.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-22
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.770.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.98
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10022
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)48
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1316
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.97.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)96
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.13
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.281.1
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.490.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.250.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.06
Shutter lag (notes)Optical Viewfinder:Wide-area AF: 0.408sLive View:Full AF lag: 1.28sPrefocused: 0.49sLive View lag:Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986sFull Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.40.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)42.7
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)660800
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • 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
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to [email protected]), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDR8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.



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