Nikon D7100 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

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Nikon D7100 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Canon 1DX Mark II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 1DX Mark II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7200
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Succeeded by the Canon 1DX Mark III
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Differences

Nikon D7100 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

Less expensive
$849 vs $2999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.1 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Nikon D7100

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.58 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
1DX Mark II test data on DxO Mark D7100 test data on DxO Mark

3,207 vs 1,256 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1210 vs 950 shots
Capture more photos
More cross-type AF points
41 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1229k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.1 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity

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Review Excerpt

Solid, ergonomic body design; Stunning, highly detailed photos, thanks to 24.1MP sensor upgrade and removal of optical low-pass filter; Cool 1.3x crop mode extends reach to nearly 2x the full-frame equivalent; Records Full 1080p HD video at up to 30fps with full-time AF; Many pro-level features packed into a consumer-friendly body at reasonable price.
Shallow buffer that hampers continuous burst shooting; AF slightly slower than average for its class; No real-time aperture control while in Movie mode (among other quirks); More noticeable moire patterns and aliasing artifacts (but only found when shooting fabrics with strong, distinct patterns).
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Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.
Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.
Read our Canon 1DX Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

$745
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon 70D

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon 70D

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon 70D

Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

$745
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-3

Canon 1DX Mark II

Pentax K-3

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Pentax K-3

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D7100

Nikon D4S

$745
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$5399
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7100

Nikon D7200

$745
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1016
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D7200

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D7200

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1016
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Nikon D5

Nikon D7100

Nikon D5

$745
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$4893
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$4893
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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