Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II Comparison

Here is the quick overview and detailed specifications comparison of Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II. You can take a look at the key differences between Nikon D7500 ($1,247) and Canon 7D Mark II ($1,499) APS-C format DSLR cameras.

Let’s have a brief look at the key features of Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon D7500 Key Features:

  • 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 5 Image Processor
  • 3.2″ 922k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • Multi-CAM 3500FX II 51-Point AF System
  • Native ISO 51200, Expanded ISO 1,640,000
  • 8 fps Shooting for Up to 100 Frames
  • SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Key Features:

  • 20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Clear View II LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p/60 Video & Movie Servo AF
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Live View
  • 65-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Native ISO 16000, Extended to ISO 51200
  • 10 fps Shooting at Full Resolution
  • Built-In GPS Receiver & Digital Compass
  • Magnesium Alloy Body Construction

Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specifications Comparison

Models Nikon D7500 Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Announced Apr 12, 2017 Sep 15, 2014
Sensor resolution 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS
Sensor size APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) APS-C (22.4 x 15 mm)
Max Resolution 5568 x 3712 5,472 x 3,648
Image Processor EXPEED 5 DIGIC 6 (dual)
ISO ISO 100 – 51200 (expandable to 50 – 1640000) Auto, ISO 100-16000 (expandable to 51200)
White balance presets 12 8
Image stabilization Digital only No
AF System Multi-CAM 3500FX II51 point AF(15 cross-type) Phase Detection65-point all cross-type AF system
Autofocus assist lamp Yes Yes
Manual focus Yes Yes
Number of focus points 51 65
Lens mount Nikon F Canon EF/EF-S
Focal length multiplier 1.5x 1.6x
LCD 3.2″ Titling touchscreen 921,600 dots 3.0″ diagonal TFT-LCD 1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)100% coverage0.94x Optical (Pentaprism)100% coverage1.0x magnification
Shutter Speed 30 – 1/8000 sec 30 – 1/8000 sec
Flash X Sync Speed 1/250 sec 1/250 sec
Continuous drive 8fps 10fps
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Exposure Compensation ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Video Recording(max. res) H.264 QuickTime MOV 4K UHD/30p, 25p, 24p 1920×1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Time Lapse Yes Yes
Jpeg Buffer Size 100 103
RAW Buffer Size 50 26
SD Slots 1 SD slot 1 CF + 1 SD with UHS-II & UDMA7 support
Mic Input Yes Yes
Headphone Jack Yes Yes
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi with Snapbridge Wi-Fi + NFC
GPS Optional Built-in
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
USB Charge Yes Yes
Environmentally Sealed Yes Yes
Battery Life (CIPA) 950 670
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73 mm (5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87″) 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07″)
Weight 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
Price $1,247 $1,499

So, which one do you prefer, Nikon D750 or Canon EOS 7D Mark II?