Canon EOS R7 vs Nikon D1H

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D1H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS R7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D1H is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS R7 were released 2022 and Nikon D1H was released 2001. That is a 21 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS R7 2022
Nikon D1H 2001

Type of camera

Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D1H is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R7 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D1H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS R7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D1H 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 R7 has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D1H has 2,6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS R7 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640
Nikon D1H 2,6 MP
2624000 pixels
2000 x 1312

Canon EOS R7 has a 1131 % larger resolution than Nikon D1H. 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

Canon EOS R7 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS R7 100-32000
Nikon D1H 200-1600

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1H

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS R7 15
Nikon D1H 5

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS R7. Unfortunately Nikon D1H does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 D1H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 96% heavier than Canon EOS R7 and its 612 gr (or 1.35 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS R7 612 gr
1.35 lb
Nikon D1H 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Canon EOS R7 vs Nikon D1H Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D1H, 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 R7
Nikon D1H
Name Canon EOS R7 Nikon D1H
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Release Year 2022 2001
Release Date 2022-05-24 2001-02-05
MSRP 1499 USD 3849 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
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 CCD
Resolution 6960 x 4640 pixels 2000 x 1312 pixels
Megapixels 33 MP 2,6 MP
Image Processor DIGIC X Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
ISO Range 100 - 32000 200 - 1600
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 651 5
Lens Mount Canon RF

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 R7
Nikon D1H
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 2”
Screen dots N/A 130000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.15× 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Frames per second 15 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2)
No
Remote Control Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
Yes (Supported)
GPS Yes
Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D1H
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4
Battery Life (CIPA) 660 shots 1200 shots
Width 132 mm 157 mm
Height 90 mm 153 mm
Depth 92 mm 85 mm
Weight 612 gram 1200 gram