Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Nikon D7200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Nikon D7200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T7i is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D7200 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 T7i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D7200 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T7i has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7200 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

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 T7i
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7200

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T7i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7200 can shoot up to 6 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 T7i and Nikon D7200 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 D7200 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 27% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7i and its 532 gr (or 1.17 lb).

Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Nikon D7200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Nikon D7200, 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 T7i	Nikon D7200
Name	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
Release Year	2017	2015
Release Date	2017-02-15	2015-03-02
MSRP	749 USD	1199 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
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	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 7	EXPEED 4
Image	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 25600
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 T7i	Nikon D7200
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	45	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	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 T7i	Nikon D7200
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3,2”
Screen dots	1040000	1228800
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT-LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
Frames per second	6 fps	6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Partial Average	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 T7i	Nikon D7200
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 T7i	Nikon D7200
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC)	Yes Built-In with NFC
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote)	Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone)
GPS	Yes Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver	Yes Optional
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Nikon D7200
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger	EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	600 shots	1110 shots
Width	131 mm	136 mm
Height	100 mm	107 mm
Depth	76 mm	76 mm
Weight	532 gram	675 gram