Nikon D7000 vs Sony A6000

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D7000 vs Sony A6000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was launched 4 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D7000 scores against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7000 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7000 vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D7000 and the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and A6000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6000 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.