Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon Df

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 7D Mark IIDf
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 7D
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)$2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.4 x 15 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484928 x 3280
      Other Resolutions4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480FX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 1064
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 shots in 1/3 or 1/2-stop intervals
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points6539
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points659
      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
      Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT-LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      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 Df
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II
      Manual flash
      Multi flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto FP High-speed sync
      front-curtain sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye 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, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supporTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; 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 ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 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 Df
      DxO Low Light ISO10823279
      DxO Color Depth22.424.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.813.1
      DxO Overall Score7089
      Video Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless Cable release, wireless remote
      Environmental Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Dimensions149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07")144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.05 x 7.15 x 4.9"
      Package Weight3.9 lb4.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Battery PackLP-E6NEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
      Battery Life670 shots1400 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon Df
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10, or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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