Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D4

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D4. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D4 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

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 D4 has a "Nikon FX"-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 Rebel T7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4 has 16,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 48 % larger resolution than Nikon D4. 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

Nikon D4 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T7. Nikon D4 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 204800 while Canon EOS Rebel T7 has 100 to 6400.

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 D4

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 D4 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D4 can shoot movies.

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 D4 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 182% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7 and its 475 gr (or 1.05 lb).

Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D4 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D4, 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 D4
Name	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Release Year	2018	2012
Release Date	2018-02-26	2012-01-06
MSRP	549 USD	5999 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	4928 x 3280 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	16,2 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 4+	EXPEED 3
Image	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
ISO Range	100 - 6400	100 - 204800
White Balance Presets	6	12
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 D4
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 Tracking Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	9	51
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	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3,2”
Screen dots	920000	921000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT color LCD with brightness control
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Frames per second	3 fps	11 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, 1 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash XQD
Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)	Yes Optional via WT-5, WT-5A
Remote Control	Yes (wired or wireless)	Yes (via ten-pin remote terminal)
GPS	No	Yes GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Nikon D4
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	N/A
Width	129 mm	160 mm
Height	101 mm	157 mm
Depth	78 mm	91 mm
Weight	475 gram	1340 gram