- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony SLT A77
- Nikon D7000
- Nikon D600
- Nikon D5100
- Canon Rebel T4i
- 24.1 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
First seen on June, 2012
Rated 81% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)The size of the viewfinder is a key factor in usability - the bigger it is, the easier it is to frame and focus your shots, and the more enjoyable and involving process it is.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nikon D400 compared to the Canon EOS 7D
MP24.1
APS-C
17.9 MP
APS-C
Rated 81% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)Its excellent EVF, versatile and intuitive live view and AF system, and its solid, reassuringly well thought-out operational ergonomics are all better reasons to buy this camera.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 24.1 MP   | 30 MP |
EOS 7D by girl-from-TN (Apr, 2010)But for still photography, I am so impressed with everything about this camera - it has made a huge difference in my results, everything from focussing and exposure accuracy to final image quality with the high megapixels.
sensor size
EOS 7D by Doug (Jun, 2012)Unfortunately, in my research, I decided to get her the 28-135 lens instead of the 18-135 based on a few things, the 28 being newer, compatible with full frame cameras (use on her upgrade in 2 years), reports of crisper/cleaner shots, Ultra Sonic focusing/Image stabilization.
viewfinder size
EOS 7D by DPReview (Oct, 2011)With an electronic viewfinder, there is no such connection, so the size and brightness of the finder is dependant only on the current state of the technology.
focus points
| 0 | 51 | 60 |
EOS 7D by E.-Hung (Jan, 2010)I can tell you that I love my EOS 7D better despite the fact that the Nikon has 51 focus points and a 2nd SD slot.
Performance Real world tests of Nikon D400 vs Canon EOS 7D
continuous shooting
EOS 7D by Sergio-H.-Seipke (Dec, 2009)8 fps burst speed is notoriously faster than the 6.4 fps I was used to.
battery life
900 photos
800 photos
EOS 7D by nate42nd (Aug, 2010)The owner's manual is great (like all Canon DSLRs) and the battery life has been spectacular!
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon EOS 7D
| Significantly more phase-detection focus points | 51 | vs | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 more phase detection focus points; Faster autofocus in reasonably lit settings | |||
| Higher resolution | 24.1 MP | vs | 17.9 MP |
| Around 35% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Larger screen | 3.2" | vs | 3" |
| More than 5% larger screen | |||
| Supports HDR | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas | |||
Advantages compared to the Nikon D400
| Slightly more cross-type focus points | 19 | vs | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 more cross type focus points; Easier and faster focusing in low light | |||
| Slightly bigger viewfinder | 0.62x | vs | 0.61x |
| Almost the same | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Nikon D400 | Canon EOS 7D |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony SLT A77 Most detailed video recording mode |
 | 2 | Nikon D7000 5-way tie: Can autofocus while shooting video |
 | 3 | Nikon D600 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 4 | Nikon D5100 Lightest |
 | 5 | Canon Rebel T4i Has a touch screen |
 | 6 | Canon EOS 60D Most shots per battery charge |
 | 7 | Pentax K-5 Highest ISO |
 | 8 | Canon EOS 5D Mark II Largest sensor |
