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Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon Z fc
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body against Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon Z-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advantages1 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (670shots vs 300shots)
Nikon Z fc Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.9MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (209pts vs 65pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 10fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 10fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 10fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (445g vs 910g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 7D Mark II20.2 MP
Nikon Z fc20.9 MP
✓ +0.7 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIAPS-C CMOS
Nikon Z fcAPS-C DX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 7D Mark II22.4 × 15.0 mm
Nikon Z fc23.5 × 15.7 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 7D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z fc3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 7D Mark IICanon EF/EF-S
Nikon Z fcNikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIDual DIGIC 6
Nikon Z fcEXPEED 6
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 7D Mark II65-Point All Cross-Type AF
Nikon Z fc209-Point Hybrid AF with Eye AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 7D Mark II65 points
Nikon Z fc209 points
✓ +144 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z fcDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +1 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +1 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +1 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z fc1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 7D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z fcNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Nikon Z fc4K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z fc4K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 7D Mark II8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Nikon Z fc8-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z fcFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 7D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z fc3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Nikon Z fcSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon Z fc2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II670 shots
✓ +370 shotsNikon Z fc300 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II910 g
Nikon Z fc445 g
✓ 465g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II148.6 × 112.4 × 78.2 mm
Nikon Z fc134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm
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