Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs. Nikon D750 a nonstop competition

If you a photographer who shoot picture and video without missing a single beat, and loves to share the products after shooting? Perhaps the Nikon D750 is a great choice. However, you need to compare this full-frame camera with the close rival, Canon 7D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is the long-awaited replacement to the 7D. The EOS 7D II can capture Full HD video at a variety of frame rates, including 59.94 fps, with your choice of file formats (MP4 or MOV) and compression algorithms.

Meanwhile, Nikon D750 can capture video up to 60fps, in 1080p, and features like flat picture control (also available for stills), zebra stripes and auto ISO in manual mode make the D750 a powerful tool for videography, as well as stills.

The Canon 7D Mark II is basically a 70D variant living in what most closely resembles a 5D Mark III body, and the Nikon D750 borrows features from the D810, offering a faster frame rate than any non-professional full-frame Nikon DSLR since the Nikon D700. The D750 boasts a comprehensive video and still photography specification which includes a tilting rear LCD screen and an improved version of the 51-point AF system found in the D810.

Canon 7D Mark II vs Nikon D750. Image: cameradecision.com

Nikon D750 key specs:

Effective pixels: 24 megapixels

Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)

Sensor type: CMOS

Max resolution: 6016 x 4016

Body type: Mid-size SLR

ISO: Auto, 100-12800, expandable to 50-51200

Lens mount: Nikon F

Focal length mult. 1×

Articulated LCD: Tilting

Screen size: 3.2″

Screen dots: 1,229,000

Min shutter speed: 30 sec

Max shutter speed: 1/4000 sec

Format: MPEG-4, H.264

Storage types: SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)

USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

Weight (inc. batteries): 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)

Dimensions: 141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07″)

GPS: Optional

 

Nikon D750. Image: cameraegg.org

Neither Canon 7D Mark II and Nikon D750 are both Mid-size SLR camera, but the 7D is only equipped with 20 megapixel resolution, while the D750 is enriched with 24 effective megapixels. Another difference GPS feature on the Nikon merely optional, whereas the Canon has a built-in GPS. For creative photographers, the difference is not anything too significant.

If you are concerned with a higher megapixel camera, the Nikon D750 can be your first choice. There is some truth, the high-res metering sensor also ensures accurate exposure and white balance, with spot-metering linked to AF point, face-biased metering, and fine-tuning options for individual metering modes. Canon 7D Mark II has features a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 6 image processors. It has a new 65-point plus a new version of Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF system that provides continuous phase detect focusing during video recording.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II key specs:

Effective pixels: 20 megapixels

Max resolution: 5472 x 3648

Sensor size: APS-C (22.4 x 15 mm)

Sensor type: CMOS

ISO: Auto, ISO 100-16000 (expandable to 51200)

Body type: Mid-size SLR

Lens mount: Canon EF/EF-S

Focal length mult. 1.6×

Articulated LCD: No

Screen size: 3″

Screen dots: 1,040,000

Min shutter speed: 30 sec

Max shutter speed: 1/8000 sec

Format: MPEG-4

Storage types: CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC

USB: USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)

Weight (inc. batteries): 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)

Dimensions: 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07″)

GPS: BuiltIn

 

Canon 7D Mark II. Image: cameraegg.org

Although there has been the latest cameras from Canon and Nikon, but the 7D Mark II or Nikon D750 remains an attractive option, for anyone who wants to jump to the next level as a serious photographer. 

Both of these cameras certainly has advantages, and several drawbacks when you have to look for it. Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a great camera for sports or action shooters, photographers who need extended telephoto reach. Nikon D750 is an exceptional full-frame DSLR that deserves to appeal to enthusiasts and many professionals alike. The D750 is a fantastic camera for wedding or action photographers, and video enthusiasts.

However, if you must choose one of them, then you can use the 7D Mark II or the D750 good for still photography or making videos in high resolution without having a doubt about the technology embedded in these sophisticated camera. However, if you are not affected by a difference of opinion about Canon vs Nikon competition, then you can investigate further GH3 Panasonic or Sony A 7 and Olympus OMD EM-1. Photography is not just technology and prestige, but the activities of art and creativity.