| General | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | EOS 7D Mark II | D600 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D300S |
| Successor Model | Nikon D610 | |
| MSRP | $1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) | Body: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.4 x 15 mm | 35.9 x 24.0 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel | 24.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 Megapixel | 24.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 50 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | EXPEED 3 |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6016 x 4016 |
| Other Resolutions | 4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480 | 4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired | |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Focus | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +18 EV | -1 to +19 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 65 | 39 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 65 | 9 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Eh-A Standard Focusing Screen Eh-S Super Precision Matte | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Optics | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Clear View II TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 22 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 5.5 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | High-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 D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II Manual flash Multi flash Integrated Speedlite Transmitter | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash suppor | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | 0 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | 1. Auto AE lock 2. Manual AE lock |
| DXO | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1082 | 2980 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.4 | 25.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.8 | 14.2 |
| DxO Overall Score | 70 | 94 |
| Video | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | wired or wireless | Optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07") | 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) | 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.1 x 7 x 6.2" | |
| Package Weight | 3.9 lb | 5.05 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
| Battery Life | 670 shots | 900 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy body covers | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
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