Nikon D2Xs vs Canon EOS R7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2Xs and Canon EOS R7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D2Xs is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R7 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D2Xs were released 2006 and Canon EOS R7 was released 2022. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D2Xs 2006
Canon EOS R7 2022

Type of camera

Nikon D2Xs is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D2Xs has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R7 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 D2Xs 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R7 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 D2Xs has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R7 has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D2Xs 12,2 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848
Canon EOS R7 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640

Canon EOS R7 has a 164 % larger resolution than Nikon D2Xs. 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 D2Xs. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D2Xs has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D2Xs 100-3200
Canon EOS R7 100-32000

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 Nikon D2Xs
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D2Xs can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D2Xs 5
Canon EOS R7 15

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 R7. Sadly, the Nikon D2Xs 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 D2Xs 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
Nikon D2Xs 1200 gr
2.65 lb
Canon EOS R7 612 gr
1.35 lb

Nikon D2Xs vs Canon EOS R7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D2Xs and Canon EOS R7, 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
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Name Nikon D2Xs Canon EOS R7
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Release Year 2006 2022
Release Date 2006-06-01 2022-05-24
MSRP 4699 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4288 x 2848 pixels 6960 x 4640 pixels
Megapixels 12,2 MP 33 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC X
Image
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 11 651
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 235000 N/A
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.) 1.15×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Frames per second 5 fps 15 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution N/A 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2)
Remote Control Supported Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
GPS No Yes
Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D2Xs
Canon EOS R7
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL4a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
Battery Life (CIPA) 3800 shots 660 shots
Width 158 mm 132 mm
Height 150 mm 90 mm
Depth 86 mm 92 mm
Weight 1200 gram 612 gram