Nikon D3S
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Canon 7D
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3S

Best price $6,280
  • 320% more battery life 4,200 shots vs 1,000 shots
  • Significantly larger image sensor 569 mm² vs 332 mm²
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 9 shots per sec vs 8 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging 7D does not have GPS
Find out more about the Nikon D3S

What’s good about the Canon EOS 7D

Best price
$749
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D3S 28.9 oz vs 47.2 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 75 in³ vs 133 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $749 vs $6,280
  • Higher sensor resolution 18 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 24fps
  • Has an External Mic jack D3S does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS 7D

What the Nikon D3S and Canon 7D have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots vs 920k dots
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3S and the Canon 7D

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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