Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7000

Below, we are looking at the Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and D7000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was brought out 3 years later than the D7000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7D MII scores vs the D7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Nikon D7000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Nikon D7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outside measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7D MII compared to the D7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and D7000 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and D7000.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 7D MII to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 7D MII provides an advantage in sensor innovation.