If you're trying to decide which is best between the Nikon D700 and the Canon EOS 7D, you really need to read this article. In this article we will run through the major features of these two great cameras and see which is best. We will then sum up which camera is better for each point discussed, and conclude which one you should buy.
Resolution?
The Nikon D700's 12.1 megapixels mean that you will be able to print up to about A2 size, unless you do a lot of cropping in which case it will probably be up to A3. The Canon EOS 7D's 18 megapixels mean that it wins in this regard. There is a large difference in megapixels between these two cameras, which is strange considering that the D700 is actually almost $1,000 more expensive. However, megapixels certainly aren't the be-all and end-all of digital SLRs, and the D700 does have the benefit of having an FX-format sensor, which means it is great for photographers who are used to using old 35mm film cameras.
It's All About Speed
Both the Canon EOS 7D and the Nikon D700 are able to shoot 8 frames per second for up to 125 (7D) or 100 (D700) JPEG images at a time. However, in addition to this, the D700 boasts an astonishing 0.12 seconds start-up time, and a shutter-lag response time of 0.40 seconds, whereas the 7D doesn't appear to specify how fast it is with start-up and shutter-lag.
What About Low-Light Shooting?
Probably the main factor when it comes to how well a digital SLR copes with low-light scenes is its ISO range. The ISO range determines how sensitive the image sensor is to light, and the higher it can go the more light will be captured from the scene. The D700 and EOS 7D both have ISO ranges that go up to 6,400. However, both cameras are able to have their ISO ranges expanded, the 7D up to 12,800, but the D700 can go all the way up to 25,600! This means that the D700 is without a doubt the hands-down winner when it comes to low-light shooting.
Computer Control
Another great thing about the Nikon D700 is that you can control it from your computer, and this feature is absent from the Canon EOS 7D. This feature is extremely useful if you're going to be shooting wildlife and don't want to get too close to them. Set up your camera, then hide some distance away with your laptop and wait for the perfect moment.
Live View
Another great feature that the Nikon D700 has which seems to be absent on the EOS 7D is the ability to compose photos using a 3-inch Live View screen. Also, this screen is viewable from as much as 170 degrees. This is very handy if you find yourself having to shoot from an awkward place with the camera pointing at an extreme angle.
Conclusion
Right, let's summarize the main features we have discussed in this article, and see which camera comes out on top for each one:
Megapixels: EOS 7D
Speed: D700
Low-Light Shooting: D700
Remote Control: D700
Live View Screen: D700
Price: EOS 7D (almost $1,000 cheaper)
So if you're going for very large images and money is an issue for you, the Canon EOS 7D is ideal. However, if you can cope with only using 12.1 megapixels (which, by the way, is still plenty for the majority of photographers), and the price doesn't scare you, the Nikon D700 will give you a very fast start-up time, fantastic shooting ability in dark scenes, the ability to be controlled from your computer, and the use of a Live View 3-inch screen.
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Still undecided what SLR camera is best? Visit the Canon EOS 7D Review and Nikon D700 for further information.
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