Nikon D7000 Vs Nikon D90: What Is The Difference?

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Nikon D7000

Body onlyNikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR43points

Nikon D90

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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D90Nikon D7000Nikon D90

Why is Nikon D7000 better than Nikon D90?

• 28 more focus points?39vs11
• Is weather-sealed (splashproof)?
• 31.01% more megapixels (main camera)?16.9 MPvs12.9 MP
• 1.5x better video recording quality (main camera)?1080 x 24 fpsvs720 x 24 fps
• 19200 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?25600 ISOvs6400 ISO
• 200 shots longer battery life?1050 shotsvs850 shots
• 33.33% more in continuous drive mode?6 fpsvs4.5 fps
• 190 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)?1167 ISOvs977 ISO

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Why is Nikon D90 better than Nikon D7000?

• 70 g lighter?620 gvs690 g

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Price comparison

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User reviews

Overall rating

Nikon D70009.33 User reviewsNikon D70009.3/103 User reviewsWrite a reviewNikon D907.73 User reviewsNikon D907.7/103 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

9.7/10 3 ratings9.3/10 3 ratings

Video quality

7.3/10 3 ratings3.7/10 3 ratings

Controls

9.3/10 3 ratings9.3/10 3 ratings

Low-light performance

9.3/10 3 ratings5.3/10 3 ratings

Autofocus

8.7/10 3 ratings8.3/10 3 ratings

Comments

Highest scoreLowest scoreMost helpfulMost recentOldestNikon D7000Nikon D90

Eli

3 years ago

8 / 10

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Memory card slot cover doesn't last long.

Eli

3 years ago

8 / 10

Arguably, it's the best option for a beginner or hobbyist. It has a plethora of useful features. If purchased new, it will be problem-free for many years. The aperture ring position sensor, memory card slot cover, and rubber parts are the least reliable elements. Noticeable noise after 640 iso. If possible, it's better to get a full frame unless you plan to shoot with a super-telephoto lens.

Pros

• 14 bit color depth
• Multi-functionality
• Sturdy body
• 2 slots for SDXC memory cards
• 6fps shooting speed
• Shutter speed 1/8000

Cons

• Not rain resistant
• Heavy
• Complicated menu
• Lacks a mode dial lock

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Aron

3 years ago

10 / 10

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A real little workhorse

Aron

3 years ago

10 / 10

This camera has worked flawlessly in a host of different situations and has essentially always delivered, maybe that's why I've found it hard to switch out.....if there's a new one it will be in the 800-range or something in medium format.

Pros

• Great camera at an extremely good price.

Cons

• I prefer cameras marked as 'made in Japan', but mine says 'made in Thailand', maybe I need to reconsider :o)

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Daniel

1 year ago

10 / 10

Goo

Daniel

1 year ago

10 / 10

Very nice to have this

Pros

• Gud

Cons

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Design

Type

DSLRNikon D7000

DSLRNikon D90

The type of camera.viewfinder

Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D7000

Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D90

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✔Nikon D7000✖Nikon D90The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

921k dots

920k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.Has a flip-out screen✖Nikon D7000✖Nikon D90Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

100%

96%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3"

3"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

690 g

620 g

The weight.has a touch screen✖Nikon D7000✖Nikon D90You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.+ Show more +

Optics

sensor size

APS-C

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Nikon FNikon D7000

Nikon FNikon D90

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

39

11

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

16.9 MP

12.9 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

6400 ISO

3200 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

25600 ISO

6400 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization

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✖Nikon D90With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

6 fps

4.5 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.+ Show more +

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 24 fps

720 x 24 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Nikon D7000

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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✖Nikon D7000

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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✖Nikon D7000

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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Nikon D7000

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A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

1

1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.+ Show more +

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

1050 shots

850 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

1900 mAh

1500 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

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The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Expeed 2Nikon D7000

Expeed 1Nikon D90

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✖Nikon D7000✖Nikon D90The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth

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✖Nikon D90Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots✔Nikon D7000✖Nikon D90It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot

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The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Nikon D7000✔Nikon D90A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw

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✖Nikon D90It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.supports a remote smartphone

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✖Nikon D90This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

sensor size

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23.6 x 15.8 mm

The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.pixel density

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471 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.USB version

2

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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