Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Launched August 2012
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
- Succeeded the Canon 600D
- Successor is Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Superseded the Nikon D90
- Updated by Nikon D7100

Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the D7000 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 650D was launched 21 months later than the D7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 650D scores against the D7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D7000
650D | D7000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 650D
D7000 | 650D |
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Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D7000
650D | D7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 650D comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Check out the Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 650D vs the D7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and D7000 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and D7000.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 650D to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer 650D will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon 650D vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
Canon EOS 650D | Nikon D7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 650D | Nikon D7000 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-08-20 | 2010-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 575 gr (1.27 lb) | 780 gr (1.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 722 | 1167 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 1050 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $498 | $1,049 |