Canon T7i vs Nikon D7100 – Comparison

There’s a 4 year gap between the Canon T7i and Nikon D7100, so let’s see how they compare to each other.

Our comparison table below covers the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon T7i	Nikon D7100
Megapixels	24.2	24.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 6,400
Expanded ISO	51,200	25,600
AF Points	45	51
Cross-type AF Points	45	15
Continuous Mode	6fps	6fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.94x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/30/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	12
RAW Buffer Size	27	5
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	x	0.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	600 shots	950 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	18.8 oz (532g)	27.0 oz (765g)
Size	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0"	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2013

Canon T7i Advantages:

• Body Stabilization – When recording videos, the built-in 5-axis stabilization helps you get less shaky footage.

• Higher Max ISO – The native ISO is 2 stops higher, and the expanded goes 1 stop higher too. Noise performance is better too.

• Cross-Type – The T7i has 45 cross-type points compared to 15 on the D7100. These are much more accurate at focusing in dark situations

• Touchscreen – You can select the focus point directly on your LCD, which is great for video and photography. You can also navigate through the menus or zoom in/out of your pictures.

• Bigger buffer – The T7i sweeps the D7100 here. Unlimited JPEG versus only 12, and 27 RAW versus 5.

• Connectivity – The camera has built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth for sending your files

• Weight & Size – Almost 250g lighter and a little bit smaller

The T7i has a 4 year advantage over the D7100, despite being positioned lower (entry-level vs mid-range). It offers better noise performance and way more cross-type AF points that are better for low light focusing.

For video, the T7i also wins big because of its Dual Pixel AF (live view focusing) which is actually usable for moving subjects, whereas the D7100 is not. The LCD screen is fully articulated and supports touchscreen too.

For sports and wildlife, the bigger buffer is extremely helpful if you want to shoot at 6fps for a long time

he T7i You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D7100 Advantages:

• AF System – 6 more AF points. However, it has much less cross-type points!

• LCD Screen – The screen is slightly bigger and has a higher resolution

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-manual/manual modes, having a top LCD display saves you a lot of time when changing the settings (shutter speed, AF type, …)

• 100% Coverage – Looking through the viewfinder, everything you see is what you’ll get on the shot. The T7i has a 95% coverage which is common for cheaper cameras.

• Headphone Jack – You can plugin headphones directly in the camera

• Dual SD Slot – The D7100 offers two SD memory card slots

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000

• Faster Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200

• Environmentally Sealed – More protected for shooting in rain/snow/etc.

• Battery Life – 350 shots longer with a single charge

• Less Expensive – Costs around $50 less

The D7100’s most advantages are around its body; it’s bigger, more stable, better protected and offers a top LCD screen. The longer battery life and dual SD slots also make it more useful for long trips where taking thousands of pictures is nothing unusual.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.