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Comparison of Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D7000 ×
Canon EOS 7D ×
General
ModelNikon D7000Canon EOS 7D
BrandNikonCanon
Model numberD70007D
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132148
Width (mm)7774
Height (mm)105111
Weight (g)1,2341,467
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D90-
SuccessorNikon D7100Canon 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)13.911.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,167854
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) 12 or 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
Continuous-mode (fps)5.98
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 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VRCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 158.0045.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 105.0028.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)5.83.8
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4550
Filter thread (mm)6772
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DXPhase-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 pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.63
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.941
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 settings100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (2 types)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2.5k to 10k kelvin)
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (up to 5)
  • shade
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2500k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
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 modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (2,016-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% on selected focus point)63-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, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawnCreative 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
  • advanced wireless lighting supported
  • fill-flash
  • 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)1/2501/250
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 supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • nef (raw) 12 or 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 ir (ml-l3) or cable
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc in
  • 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)0.480.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1422
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.520.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.98
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1922
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.98
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1016
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)67.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)106
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.13
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.421.1
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.250.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.310.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.06
Shutter lag (notes)Auto-Area PD Full AF: 0.436sLive View Full AF: 1.42sLive View Prefocused: 0.247sLive View lag:Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986sFull Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)42.7
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,050800
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D11 battery packProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 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 featuresHD movies up to [email protected], stereo mic jack, full-time AF in Live View/Movie mode, 6fps continuous shooting8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.



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