Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon Df

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and the Nikon Df, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II was introduced in September 2014 and Nikon Df was introduced in December 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II Highlights

      • 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 16,000 Native ISO
      • 65 Focus Points (65 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon Df Highlights

      • 16.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 7D Mark II
      4. Advantage of Nikon Df
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon Df.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      •   Video Capture
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 89
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Canon 7D II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 7D Mark II over Nikon Df.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon Df
      Cheaper $1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) vs $2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens)
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 16,000 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4928 x 3280
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Lower Min AF Detection -3 EV vs -1 EV
      More Focus Points 65 vs 39
      More Cross-type Focus Points 65 vs 9
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Max Flash Compensation +3 EV vs +1 EV
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon Z5
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      OM System TG-7
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon 1 V2
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 7D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Pentax 645Z
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Nikon L100
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.0 MP

      Pentax K10D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Df

      Nikon Df
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Df over Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon Df
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Full Frame
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 204,800
      Higher Max AF Detection +18 EV vs +19 EV
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.2"
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.70x
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1082 vs 3279
      Higher DxO Color Depth 22.4 vs 24.6
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.8 vs 13.1
      Higher DxO Overall Score 70 vs 89
      Lighter 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) vs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 670 shots vs 1400 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Df.

      Pentax K200D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D700
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon 1 S1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon D810
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-S10
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon D3400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony NEX-3N
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony NEX-F3
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic GX8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Environmental Sealing
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Nikon Df has a 3.2" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II features a 20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.4 x 15 mm and a total area of 336 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Nikon Df features a 16.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 571.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Df is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3280 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like FX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 1064 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and Nikon Df has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS 7D Mark II its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon Df its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 7D Mark II it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon Df nothing can be done. On Nikon Df it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS 7D Mark II nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a Mini HDMI and Nikon Df has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II comes with LP-E6N battery pack with battery life of 670 shots and Nikon Df comes with EN-EL14,EN-EL14a battery pack with battery life of 1400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Nikon Df has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Nikon Df has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 7D Mark II, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Df. Canon EOS 7D Mark II can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon Df can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 65 (65 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon Df has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has detection range from -3 to +18 EV and Nikon Df has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and ±3 EV range on Nikon Df. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon Df.


      Flash

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. Nikon Df has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II body has dimensions of 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07") and Nikon Df body has dimensions of 144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64"). Canon EOS 7D Mark II weighs 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) and Nikon Df weighs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz).

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      149 mm

      112 mm

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      144 mm

      110 mm

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      112 mm

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      110 mm

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      78 mm

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      67 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon Df

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon Df for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      71
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      79
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      79
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon Df and give them scores of 72 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 89

      Photo

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      84
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Nikon Df

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1400 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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