Nikon D7000 vs Nikon Z30

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D7000 and Nikon Z30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7000 was unveiled 12 years prior to the Z30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D7000 matches up against the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7000 & Nikon Z30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 offers outside dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Nikon D7000 and Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D7000 vs the Z30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and Z30 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7000 and Z30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z30 to give more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.