Nikon D1X vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1X and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D1X is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 7D Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D1X were released 2001 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II was released 2014. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D1X | 2001 |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 2014 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D1X has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a "APSC"-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 ** |
| Nikon D1X | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D1X has a 5,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 7D Mark II has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D1X |
5,3 MP
5895680 pixels 3008 x 1960 |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a 239 % larger resolution than Nikon D1X. 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 7D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1X. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Nikon D1X has 125 to 800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D1X | 125-800 |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 100-16000 |
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 Nikon D1X
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D1X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 7D Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D1X | 3 |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Sadly, the Nikon D1X does not support this.
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 D1X weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS 7D Mark II and its 910 gr (or 2,01 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D1X | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 910 gr 2,01 lb |
