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Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 70D

Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon D7100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
83.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
24.2 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13.7 EV
Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
 
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Advantages of the Canon 70D

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Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag 75 ms vs 251 ms
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 3.3x less delay when taking photos
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The 70D's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 19 vs 15
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
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Advantages of the Nikon D7100

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Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 83.0 vs 68.0
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 More than 20% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.7 EV vs 11.6 EV
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 2.1 f-stops more dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 24.2 bits vs 22.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.7 more bits of color
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 1,040k dots
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 Around 20% higher resolution screen
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,256 ISO vs 926 ISO
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 The D7100 has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Focus points Significantly more focus points 51 vs 19
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
True resolution Higher true resolution 24 MP vs 20 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Startup delay Less startup delay 300 ms vs 700 ms
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 2.3x less delay when turning on
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Viewfinder coverage Better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 98%
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 Almost the same
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder 0.61x vs 0.59x
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 Around 10% larger viewfinder
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 205 lenses vs 197 lenses
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 Almost the same
Size Slightly smaller 136x107x76 mm vs 145x106x79 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.5x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.5x15.0mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
Thickness Thinner 3" vs 3.1"
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 Almost the same
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              Compared to recent DSLRs

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Lens availability Many lenses available Help
              70D:197 lenses
              D7100:205 lenses
              Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
              70D:1,040k dots
              D7100:1,229k dots
              Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
              Shoot in extreme weather
              Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
              Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
              Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
              Pentaprism
              Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
              1/8000 of a second
              Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
              External flash not needed
              Sensor size Very small sensors Help
              70D:APS-C 22.5x15.0mm
              D7100:APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
              Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
              You could stitch photos in post
              Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
              Risk of blur

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              Nikon D7000

              Nikon D7000

              Entry-level DSLR

              $655 - $897 body only

              $1,277 - $1,609 with 18-200mm lens
              Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
              Cross type focus points Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points
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              Canon EOS 7D

              Canon EOS 7D

              Pro DSLR

              $1,399 - $1,499 body only

              $1,580 - $1,700 with 28-135mm lens
              HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
              Autofocus Lacks autofocus
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              Canon EOS 60D

              Canon EOS 60D

              Pro DSLR

              $599 - $600 body only

              $888 - $1,150 with 18-135mm lens
              Thickness Is thicker
              Viewfinder coverage Slightly less viewfinder coverage
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              Nikon D5200

              Nikon D5200

              Entry-level DSLR

              $647 body only

              $728 - $747 with 18-55mm lens
              Weight Is slightly lighter
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
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              Nikon D5300

              Nikon D5300

              Entry-level DSLR

              $797 body only

              $1,097 with 18-140mm lens
              GPS Has a built-in GPS
              Weight Is slightly lighter
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
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              Canon EOS 6D

              Canon EOS 6D

              Pro DSLR

              $1,701 - $1,799 body only

              $2,397 - $2,399 with 24-105mm lens
              Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
              Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
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              Canon Rebel T5i

              Canon Rebel T5i

              Entry-level DSLR

              $649 - $1,267 body only

              $799 - $838 with 18-55mm lens
              Weight Is slightly lighter
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Thickness Is thicker
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              Avatar for Pembawa Pete Pembawa Pete (8:51 AM, December 03, 2013)
              because it is
               
              Videograffiti (8:46 AM, November 27, 2013)
              This was the most stupid advice I have ever read. Camera bodys can be exchanged as well.
              Nikon and Canon both have excellent lenses, but the entry-level-lenses that canon produces have a better technology in terms of quiet focusing. The canon bodys are really easy to use, especially the touchscreen makes it easy to focus dirng liveview without the pumping, that older DSLRs had.
              If you are on videography I would definetly prefer the 70D, it could become even better if a new Magic Lantern is released.
               
              Probert (6:51 PM, November 18, 2013)
              Good image quality or better resolution is useless, when a camera is to complicated to use or does not fit yourself.
               
              Dandyman96 (3:05 AM, November 13, 2013)
              Why is the Nikon d7100 considered an entry-level dslr?
               
              Bohica (9:23 PM, November 06, 2013)
              Umm...let me think....why buy a camera? for better image quality? better resolution....Nikon trumps Canon, and it's a tie...yah yah I know it depends upon what's important for you...but come one...
               
              dumbmabs (8:55 AM, October 08, 2013)
              Since when is Nikon better for videos than Canon? Canon has a way better focus-technology which allows you to use real autofocus during filming, not only the old, slow contrast-method.
               
              Gator (8:52 AM, October 08, 2013)
              You are probably also buying smartphones, because they have octa-cores, 100" screens and a 4k-Displays, not because it's handy and convenient. Not everyone has the same point of view, the most important thing is, what you really need, and how the things you need, are packed into the camera. And in that case, Nikon really lost the battle in terms of usage and handling. It's around the same thing like the battle between Android and iOs.
               
              dumbmabs (8:43 AM, October 08, 2013)
              He didn't compare it to the entry-level DSLR, he compared it to the equivalent Nikon-DSLR, KAY?
               
              dumbmabs (8:40 AM, October 08, 2013)
              Volkswagen Passat is the best car for me, because I have already driven it and it's very good.

              I never tried any other car, but I'm sure it must be good.
               
              triy (1:52 AM, October 07, 2013)
              wich one better is deppent to our style to use the camera
               
              peatbog (10:54 PM, October 04, 2013)
              who gives a f--k what snapsort says they talk shit stop pixel peeping blow any photo up 400 times and what do you see pixels as most people only print to a4 size a £50 point and shoot will do that job with ease save lots of money and be happy with what you have
               
              Avatar for danmabs danmabs (5:02 PM, October 03, 2013)
              what? lens can be change with better lens right? so, i go for the better camera body. it's nikon...
               
              Avatar for danmabs danmabs (4:55 PM, October 03, 2013)
              Nikon D600 is better than Canon 6D this two DSLR are pro camera, don't compare to entry level DSLR, K?
               
              Avatar for Alaa Shinnawi Alaa Shinnawi (11:26 PM, October 02, 2013)
              Yes, Nikon D7100 is pretty enough. BUT u must know how to use it.
               
              Avatar for Aggie Aggie (6:56 PM, October 02, 2013)
              TIE??? people are you blind? even an idiot will find out d7100 its better :) even based on:

              More than 20% better image quality

              24 MP vs 20 MP

              2.1 f-stops more dynamic range

              Distinguishes 1.7 more bits of color

              and most important thing Lower noise at high ISO 1,256 ISO vs Canons' 926 ISO

              how such VALUES can compare with touch flip-out screen???

              sorry Canon you lost this battle ;)
               
              Chris (6:51 AM, September 12, 2013)
              Well of course ... its nikons newest release just below their full frame bodies ... DX is nikon so yea ... its a great nikon product. Is it the best crop camera on the market ... I would say no.
              But as they say different camera's suit different purposes.
              Pixel peeping is one of those things manufacturers like us to do so we want to upgrade more often than we need to. Camera's are pretty damn good now ... well done Nikon & Canon plus others. :)
               
              Chris (6:45 AM, September 12, 2013)
              Is the Low Light performance really that good?
              On Dpreview the Canon 70d & Nikon D7100 looks pretty much the same ... Canon 70d looks slightly sharper on occasions.
              Though the Nikons higher pixel count, dynamic range, colour depth should resolve that to have the slight edge after quality editing.
              Canon should focus better in theory ... but really they both focus so well you would hardly tell the difference unless maybe in extreme low light. Video focussing canon will be better.
              Its a compliment to both top makers that they are bringing out such quality. I can't wait for the further improvements to low light performance.... what more can they both really improve much on now hehe... price?
               
              Chris (6:30 AM, September 12, 2013)
              If you are not into video, wifi, extra crop factor, variable angle screen then go for Nikon.
              Nikon has a slightly bigger sensor which should produce less noise/higher detail in theory ... Go to dpreview & have a look for yourself ... I cannot see any difference in the Nikon or Canon. If anything the Canon looks slightly sharper. This says a lot considering the sensor size & rated image pixels.
              Finished, edited image should be slightly more forgiving on Nikon because of the higher pixel count & slightly higher dynamic range/colour depth.
              99% of people will not notice any difference between the two camera's in image quality terms which would then give a strong edge to the Canon on features.
              DX is only nikon ... refers to the crop sensor & matched lens.
              Canon calls it APS-C for sensor & EF - S for lens ..
               
              Chris (6:11 AM, September 12, 2013)
              Are you serious?
              Canon has better video & revolutionary focusing. Image quality is very good on both .. you would hardly see the difference even when blowing up. Differences even less noticeable with good photo editing.
              Some people would like the extra crop (zoom) & speed that the canon offers ... others would like the extra image resolution/dynamic range that the nikon can offer. If it didn't have the edge there you would wonder why if it has a slightly larger sensor.
              Canon 6d is better than nikon for low noise so what is your point?
              Canon are just aiming at slightly difference audience.
               
              Avatar for Jennah Barnes Jennah Barnes (6:07 AM, September 10, 2013)
              I was also unsure which one to buy but went for the 70D because of its auto-focus and wi-fi. The D7100 seems to have a better image quality though. Got mine after reading a comparison article at http://topcamerareviews.hubpages.com/hub/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Nikon-D7100
               
              Avatar for Cal Hirschel Cal Hirschel (6:33 PM, September 07, 2013)
              This amazing video of a LADEE over the NYC skyline was taken in part by the D7000, I can only imagine the 7100 would be that much better!
              http://youtu.be/zb_QuoDsgbU
               
              Avatar for OHNUTS OHNUTS (5:59 PM, September 02, 2013)
              LOL - 5 YEARS CANON DEVELOPING THIS TECHNOLOGY,AND THEY STILL DONT GET WHAT REALLY IS IMPORTANT FOR MOST ENTHUSIAST. THERE'S A REASON WHY THESE BENCHMARKS ARE THERE (THE ENTHUSIAST). AND YET CANON CONCENTRATED ON PHASE DETECTION??? CANON NEEDS TO TAKE A HINT... IMAGE QUALITY, DYNAMIC RANGE, COLOR DEPTH, NOISE PERFORMANCE AT HIGH ISO. CANON NEEDS TO GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.
               
              Avatar for danmabs danmabs (6:41 PM, August 29, 2013)
              Nikon D7100 the best for me because I used it already, it's very good
               
              Avatar for Chitransh Saxena Chitransh Saxena (5:44 AM, August 28, 2013)
              I agree with John!
              D7100 is a great camera!
              2memory card slot, great low light performance, superb image quality, great low light performance!
              Great Great Great
               
              Sam Seite (5:23 PM, August 24, 2013)
              D7100 the best dx camera for now, stunned by D7100's image quality