Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon D7000 versus Sony A65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was unveiled 11 months before the A65 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the D7000 scores versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7000 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D7000 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D7000 and the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and A65 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and A65.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A65 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.