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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D5500
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D90
  • Replacement is Nikon D7100
Photography Glossary

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon D5600 versus Nikon D7000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was announced 6 years after the D7000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D5600 scores versus the D7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D7000

 D5600 D7000 
AnnouncedNovember 2016November 2010More modern by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D5600

 D7000 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7000

 D5600 D7000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5600 versus Nikon D7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5600 compared to the D7000.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and D7000 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and D7000.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D5600 to offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D5600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography details
Nikon D7000 Street photography details
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5600
Sports photography with Nikon D7000
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (820 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5600
Travel photography with Nikon D7000
81
good battery life (820 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography details
Nikon D7000 Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (820 shots)
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging features
Nikon D7000 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
29
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7000
 Nikon D5600Nikon D7000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5600 Nikon D7000
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-11-10 2010-11-30
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 39 39
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 780 gr (1.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 13.9
DXO Low light score 1306 1167
Other
Battery life 820 photographs 1050 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $597 $1,049