Eos 7d Vs D700 – Which Digital Slr Camera Is Best

If you’re thinking of buying either the Canon EOS 7D or Nikon D700 digital SLR camera, then you need to read this. The purpose of this article is to take a look at the main features of both of these great digital SLRs and see which is the better camera. We will then finish with a conclusion where we take a balanced view of all points considered.
How Many Megapixels?
The Nikon D700 has 12.1 megapixels, which means you can print up to A2, or A3 if you do a significant amount of cropping. The Canon EOS 7D has 18 megapixels, which is a lot more. 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. It must be pointed out though that there is more to digital SLR image quality than just the number of megapixels. It’s also worth pointing out that the D700 has an FX-format sensor, which is basically a digital replacement for 35mm film.
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?
The ISO range is probably the most important factor determining a camera’s ability to cope with dark scenes. 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. Both the EOS 7D and the D700 are set to go up to an ISO of 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 places the D700 as the clear winner when it comes to shooting dark scenes.
Controlling it From Your Computer
One great feature that the Nikon D700 has which doesn’t appear to be on the Canon EOS 7D, is the ability to control the camera from a computer. This is great if you are shooting wild animals and don’t want to disturb them. Set up your camera, then hide some distance away with your laptop and wait for the perfect moment.
Compose Using the 3-inch Screen
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. Not only that, but the screen has a 170-degree viewing angle. Extremely useful if you’re ever in a situation where you want to take a photo in an awkward position.
Summary
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 megapixels and price are your main factors, then the Canon EOS 7D is the better choice. However, if you can cope with only using 12.1 megapixels (which, by the way, is still plenty for the majority of photographers), and don’t mind paying the higher price, the Nikon D700 will give you very fast start-up and shooting, superb low-light shooting ability, the ability to be controlled from your computer, and the use of a Live View 3-inch screen.