Nikon D7000 vs Samsung NX1000

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon D7000 and Samsung NX1000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was unveiled 16 months before the NX1000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D7000 scores against the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7000 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D7000 enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D7000 compared to the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and NX1000 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.