Canon EOS R7 vs Nikon D1H

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D1H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS R7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D1H is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D1H is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R7 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D1H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS R7 has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D1H has 2,6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS R7 has a 1131 % larger resolution than Nikon D1H. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R7 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1H

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS R7. Unfortunately Nikon D1H does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D1H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 96% heavier than Canon EOS R7 and its 612 gr (or 1.35 lb).

Canon EOS R7 vs Nikon D1H Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D1H, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Name	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Release Year	2022	2001
Release Date	2022-05-24	2001-02-05
MSRP	1499 USD	3849 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	6960 x 4640 pixels	2000 x 1312 pixels
Megapixels	33 MP	2,6 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC X	Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
ISO Range	100 - 32000	200 - 1600
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	651	5
Lens Mount	Canon RF See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2”
Screen dots	N/A	130000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	N/A	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	96%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.15×	0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Frames per second	15 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/16000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2)	No
Remote Control	Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)	Yes (Supported)
GPS	Yes Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS R7	Nikon D1H
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH	Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4
Battery Life (CIPA)	660 shots	1200 shots
Width	132 mm	157 mm
Height	90 mm	153 mm
Depth	92 mm	85 mm
Weight	612 gram	1200 gram