Canon EOS 7D vs Nikon D3300

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 7DD3300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3200
      Successor ModelNikon D3400
      MSRPBody w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels19.0 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 4EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions5184 x 3456, 3888 x 2592, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17284512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
      Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Shutter TypeElectronic, 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 Shooting8.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 18 MP for up to 130 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 18 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range12.00 m12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 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 with Canon Speedlite EX-seriesTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is 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-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless Speedlite EX ControlHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, Auto, Creative Auto
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      DxO Low Light ISO8541385
      DxO Color Depth22.024.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.712.8
      DxO Overall Score6682
      Video Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      Yes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional
      Environmental Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Dimensions148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.83 x 4.37 x 2.91")124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 6"8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight4.2 lb3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL14a
      Battery Life800 shots700 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 7D Nikon D3300
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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