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Nikon D800 vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 36.3MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Nikon D800 Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 670shots)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (65pts vs 51pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 4fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 4fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 4fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (910g vs 1000g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D80036.3 MP
✓ +16.1 MPCanon EOS 7D Mark II20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D800Full Frame FX CMOS
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIAPS-C CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D80035.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 7D Mark II22.4 × 15.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D8003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 7D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D800Nikon F
Canon EOS 7D Mark IICanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Nikon D800EXPEED 3
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIDual DIGIC 6
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Nikon D80051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Canon EOS 7D Mark II65-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D80051 points
Canon EOS 7D Mark II65 points
✓ +14 ptsAI Subject Detection
Nikon D800Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
✓ +6 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
✓ +6 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
✓ +6 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D8001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D800No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 7D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D8008-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Canon EOS 7D Mark II8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D800Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D8003.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 7D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04
Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Nikon D8001x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D800Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D800900 shots
✓ +230 shotsCanon EOS 7D Mark II670 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D8001000 g
Canon EOS 7D Mark II910 g
✓ 90g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D800146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
Canon EOS 7D Mark II148.6 × 112.4 × 78.2 mm
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