Canon 550D vs Nikon D7000

Here, we are looking at the Canon 550D and Nikon D7000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the D7000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 550D was released 8 months earlier than the D7000 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 550D matches up vs the D7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 550D has exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 550D compared to the D7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and D7000 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and D7000.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 550D to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.