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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D90
  • Replacement is Nikon D7100
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon 70D versus Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was manufactured 2 years after the D7000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 70D scores versus the D7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D7000

 70D D7000 
ReleasedOctober 2013November 2010More modern by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 70D

 D7000 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D7000

 70D D7000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 70D has outer measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 70D against the D7000.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and D7000 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and D7000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 70D to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent 70D will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography details
Nikon D7000 Sports photography details
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7000 Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
66
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography details
Nikon D7000 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7000 as a Vlogging camera
69
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
29
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D7000
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D7000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 70D Nikon D7000
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-10-31 2010-11-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 39
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 780g (1.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 13.9
DXO Low light score 926 1167
Other
Battery life 920 photographs 1050 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $758 $1,049