Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- Replacement is Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Older Model is Nikon D90
- Successor is Nikon D7100

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 7D and Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the D7000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 7D was announced 12 months earlier than the D7000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7D matches up against the D7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D & Nikon D7000. The whole galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery & Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D7000
7D | D7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 7D
D7000 | 7D | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D7000
7D | D7000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 7D has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has sizing of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Check out the Canon 7D and Nikon D7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7D and the D7000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and D7000 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and D7000.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 7D to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon 7D vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D7000 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-11-06 | 2010-11-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual Digic 4 | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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 (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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860g (1.90 lbs) | 780g (1.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | 1167 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | 1050 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $1,050 | $1,049 |