Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D800E

The following is a extended review of the Nikon D7000 versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and D800E (36MP) and the D7000 (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D7000 was unveiled 18 months prior to the D800E which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D7000 scores vs the D800E in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7000 & Nikon D800E. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery & Nikon D800E Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D7000 has external measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D7000 and the D800E.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and D800E is 59 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and D800E.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7000 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D800E will deliver more detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.