Both the Canon 7D Mark II and Nikon D500 are awesome DSLRs in their own respect. However, they have certain differences which may cater to different types of shooters. Here's a quick rundown between the two cameras' differences.

Screen

This may be a bit subjective to some, but having higher screen resolutions on the camera means letting one see more details with in shots. With the D500 having 2,359k dots as opposed to the 7D Mark II's 1,040k, it is quite clear where images and video footage can be previewed better.

The Nikon D500 also has a flip-out screen, which is very handy for shooting hard angles. The Canon 7D Mark II doesn't have this feature.

We'll skip the touchscreen feature as this is rarely used by people with this type of camera. Most people would like to get that tangible "click" with each adjustments that they make.

Stills Shooting Capability

The Canon 7D Mark II has a more than adequate 20.2 MP CMOS sensor that captures images in crisp detail. The Nikon D500 has a slightly larger 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS sensor. Not a big difference between the two and it may boil down to the out-of-camera color reproduction and post process.

One big difference between the two is the AF system. The Nikon's D500 boasts a 153 autofocus points that is twice the number of Canon 7D Mark II's 65. Both these figures are great, but for fast moving subjects and sports photography, this feature would come in handy.

Video Shooting Capability

In this department, it would seem like Nikon still has the upper hand with the D500's 4K resolution. A feature not present with the older Canon 7D Mark II.

Again, the tilting screen might also come in handy in this department and the Nikon D500 gives consumers more flexibility.

This isn't to tell the Canon 7D Mark II is going to be left behind as its video shooting capability is still something to be amazed about, especially the color reproduction and Magic Lantern.

Price and Conclusion

At this point, the Canon 7D Mark II is available at Amazon for as low as $1,599. This includes the body only. Meanwhile, the Nikon D500 is priced at $1,996.95 for the body only.

If getting 4K video, higher resolution, flip screen, and more focus points are worth the few extra hundred bucks, getting the Nikon D500 is an option. Otherwise, the Canon 7D Mark II still does a good job of shooting stills and videos and can get more features unlocked with the custom firmware at a way lower price.