Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Old Model is Nikon D90
- Successor is Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Overview
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).

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.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sony A65
D7000 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Nikon D7000
A65 | D7000 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | November 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sony A65
D7000 | A65 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Nikon D7000 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D7000 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-11-30 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 780 gr (1.72 lb) | 622 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1167 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 photos | 560 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,049 | $700 |