Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D7200 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 20.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
60
SCORE
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Nikon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Nikon D7200
68
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS 7D Mark II and the Nikon D7200 are both APS-C DSLRs with pentaprism optical viewfinders. The 7D Mark II arrived in 2014, the D7200 in 2015. The Canon is the bigger, heavier build at 149 x 112 x 78 mm and 910 g, against 136 x 107 x 76 mm and 765 g for the Nikon, so the D7200 is the lighter camera to carry. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2014 | 2015 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 15, 2014 | March 2, 2015 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 149 x 112 x 78 mm | 136 x 107 x 76 mm |
| Camera weight | 910 g | 765 g |
| Optics | 61/100 | 71/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe EOS 7D Mark II is the stronger choice for fast action. It shoots at up to 10 frames per second against 6 on the D7200, so a burst of a bird taking flight or a sports play gives you more frames to pick from. Its 65 autofocus points outnumber the D7200's 51 when tracking a moving subject. The D7200 holds the advantage for resolution and ISO settings. Its 24.2 MP sensor gives more pixels than the 7D Mark II's 20.2 MP, which leaves more room to crop a landscape or a distant animal. Its native ISO range reaches 102400, well past the Canon's 16000, for extra settings in dim light. They share an APS-C sensor format and neither has in-body stabilisation. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20.2 MP050 | 24.2 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15 x 22.4 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 6 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Nikon F DX |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Dual Digic 6 | Expeed 4 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
160003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
650300 | 510300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 56/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoBoth cameras record Full HD at up to 60 frames per second, with room for slow-motion playback, but neither offers 4K. The D7200 is the more convenient timelapse tool, capturing changing light with its built-in intervalometer and no external remote. The 7D Mark II lacks that, though it records in MP4 as well as MOV, while the Nikon writes MOV only. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
No |  Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV, MP4 | MOV |
| Features | 57/100 | 59/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe 7D Mark II has built-in GPS, which tags your photos with location data as you shoot on a wildlife trip or travel diary. The D7200 has no GPS. The D7200 answers with a larger, higher-resolution LCD at 3.2 inches and 1228800 dots, against 3 inches and 1040000 dots. Both are weather sealed and offer WiFi, a built-in flash and external flash support, but neither has a touchscreen, an articulating screen or Bluetooth. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
 Yes | No |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12288001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
✗ | ✗ |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 65/100 | 79/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe D7200 is the clear choice for long days on one charge, rated at 1110 shots against 670 for the 7D Mark II, which favours the Nikon on an all-day hike. Both cameras have dual card slots, but the formats differ. The 7D Mark II pairs SD with CompactFlash, while the D7200 takes two SD cards, so one card type covers both slots. Neither charges over USB, so each relies on its own battery, the LP-E6N and the EN-EL15. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Compact Flash | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
670 shots1505000 | 1110 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the EOS 7D Mark II if action is your subject. Its 10 fps burst and 65 AF points suit a football match, an airshow or birds in flight, and its GPS logs each wildlife shot's location. Its 670-shot rating is the lower one, so pack a spare.
Choose the D7200 for landscape, travel and general photography. Its 24.2 MP sensor gives more cropping room for distant wildlife, its 1110-shot rating suits a full day out, and its built-in timelapse needs no extra gear. If fast action dominates your shooting, the Canon is the better pick.