Nikon D7000

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    Highlights

    • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon D7000 was announced in 2010 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) DSLR camera with 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Nikon D7000 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon D7xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon D7xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7500
    Compare
    		April
    2017    		 20.9 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 51,200 Tilting 3.2"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7200
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    		March
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7100
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    		April
    2013    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7000 November
    2010    		 16.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon D7500 vs D7200 vs D7100 vs D7000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D7000.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
    •   39 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 80
    •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon D7000 to its predecessor D90 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D90
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 12.3 Megapixel
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
    Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
    Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 6,400
    Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4288 x 2848
    Higher Bit Depth 14-Bit vs 12-Bit
    Timelapse Recording vs
    More Focus Points 39 vs 11
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 920k dot
    Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 96%
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 4.5 fps
    Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/200 sec
    Average Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1167 vs 977
    Higher DxO Color Depth 23.5 vs 22.7
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.9 vs 12.5
    Higher DxO Overall Score 80 vs 73
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Microphone Input vs
    Environmental Sealing vs
    Longer Battery Life 1050 shots vs 850 shots
    More Storage Slots 2 vs 1
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D90
    Lower Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.64x
    Heavier 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) vs 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D7000 vs D90.

    Successor

    In 2013 Nikon D7000 was replaced by Nikon D7100. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon D7000 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D7000
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4928 x 3264
    Lower Min AF Detection -2 EV vs -1 EV
    More Focus Points 51 vs 39
    More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 9
    Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 921k dot
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1256 vs 1167
    Higher DxO Color Depth 24.2 vs 23.5
    Higher DxO Overall Score 83 vs 80
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Headphone Output vs
    Lighter 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz) vs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D7000
    Lower DxO Dynamic Range 13.7 vs 13.9
    Shorter Battery Life 950 shots vs 1050 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D7000 vs D7100.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon D7000 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D7000 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D7000's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D7000 has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D7000.

    Nikon D7500
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon D90
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Nikon D7100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Nikon D7200
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Nikon Z7 II
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Fujifilm X-S20
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Panasonic LX100
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Fujifilm X-A5
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon G1 X III
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Panasonic S1H
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon D7000 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon D7000 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1050 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D7000 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Nikon D7000 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and from -1 to +19 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Nikon D7000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D7000 has dimensions of 132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 x 3.03"). It weighs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    132 mm (5.2")

    105 mm (4.13")

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    105 mm (4.13")

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    77 mm (3.03")

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    Nikon D7000 dimensions

    Nikon D7000 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D7000 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Nikon D7000 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Nikon D7000 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   39 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Nikon D7000 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   39 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Nikon D7000 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   39 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon D7000 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   39 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon D7000 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots

    Nikon D7000 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D7000 and give score of 69 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 69 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 80

    Photo

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 70 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
    •   39 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    73

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 73 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    75

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 75 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    75

    We give Nikon D7000 a score of 75 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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