Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon 1 V2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 7D Mark II1 V2
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 7D Nikon 1 V1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 V3
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)With 10-30mm kit zoom: $899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.4 x 15 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel15.13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000160 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6EXPEED 3A
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484608 x 3072
      Other Resolutions4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6573
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points65
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEh-A Standard Focusing Screen
      Eh-S Super Precision Matte
      Optics Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon 1
      Crop Factor1.6x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +2
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Shutter Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps15.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferHigh-speed: Maximum approx. 10.0 fps (Maximum approx. 9.5 fps with EOS iTR AF)
      Low-speed: Approx. 3 fps (default setting)
      Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 4.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II
      Manual flash
      Multi flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Fill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash suppori-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock1. Auto AE lock
      2. Manual AE lock
      Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      DxO Low Light ISO1082403
      DxO Color Depth22.420.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.810.8
      DxO Overall Score7050
      Video Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Dimensions149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07")109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight3.9 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Battery PackLP-E6NEN-EL21
      Battery Life670 shots310 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon 1 V2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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