Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D2Xs

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D2Xs. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D2Xs is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Rebel T7 were released 2018 and Nikon D2Xs was released 2006. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T7 2018
Nikon D2Xs 2006

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D2Xs has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D2Xs 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 Rebel T7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2Xs has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T7 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D2Xs 12,2 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 97 % larger resolution than Nikon D2Xs. 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 Rebel T7 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2Xs. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D2Xs has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T7 100-6400
Nikon D2Xs 100-3200

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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2Xs

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T7 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2Xs can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T7 3
Nikon D2Xs 5

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 Rebel T7. Unfortunately Nikon D2Xs 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 D2Xs weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 153% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7 and its 475 gr (or 1.05 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T7 475 gr
1.05 lb
Nikon D2Xs 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D2Xs Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D2Xs, 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 Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Name Canon EOS Rebel T7 Nikon D2Xs
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Release Year 2018 2006
Release Date 2018-02-26 2006-06-01
MSRP 549 USD 4699 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
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 CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 11
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

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 Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 2.5”
Screen dots 920000 235000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Supported
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D2Xs
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
EN-EL4a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 3800 shots
Width 129 mm 158 mm
Height 101 mm 150 mm
Depth 78 mm 86 mm
Weight 475 gram 1200 gram