Canon EOS
1100D
 vs
Nikon
D7000

Nikon D7000

91
Winner

Nikon D7000
"The D7000 is very similar to the D90. This makes it an easy upgrade for D90 users that want a more 'serious' camera, but don't have the inclination to relearn a whole new ergonomics."
dpreview.com | talking about the D7000's feel
"Arguably the best high ISO performance of any current APS-C DSLR"
dpreview.com | talking about the D7000's iso-noise

Reasons to buy the Nikon D7000

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
1,167 ISO
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 24fps
Color depth
 Great color depth
23.5 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13.9 EV
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Canon EOS 1100D

40
Runner-up

Canon EOS 1100D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1100D

Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Weight
 Light-weight
459 g

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1100D
Weight Much lighter 459 g vs 780 g
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 More than 40% lighter
Size Smaller 130x100x78 mm vs 132x105x77 mm
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $488.53 vs $999.99
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 The best price we've seen is $511 cheaper (2x less)
Canon EOS 1100D Learn more about
the Canon 1100D

Advantages of the Nikon D7000
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO 1,167 ISO vs 755 ISO
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 The D7000 has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Overall image quality Much better image quality 80.0 vs 62.0
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 Around 30% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.9 EV vs 11 EV
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 2.9 f-stops more dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 23.5 bits vs 21.9 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color
Focus points Many more focus points 39 vs 9
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
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 4x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Cross type focus points Many more cross-type focus points 9 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.54x
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 More than 30% larger viewfinder
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.7mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor Yes vs No
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 Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 6 fps vs 3 fps
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 2x faster continuous shooting
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Battery life Longer battery life 1050 shots vs 800 shots
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 More than 30% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder coverage Much better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 95%
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 Around 10% better viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder Has a pentaprism viewfinder Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
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 Pentaprism viewfinders are typically brighter
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
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 Almost the same
Thickness Slightly thinner 3" vs 3.1"
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 Almost the same
Nikon D7000 Learn more about
the Nikon D7000
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 1100D
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Nikon D7000 Nikon D7000
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by rosna0316 last week
Canon 1100D vs Canon 600D

I am just a beginner. Would like to get something simple with the main features. 

3 people recommend the Canon 1100D:

" 6 months back when i was a beginner i took this camera with a 55-250mm IS II lens and this DSLR ..."

" For begginers I recomend canon 1100D, there are explanations, what the settings means in camera...."

" if not, the 550D  which is almost the same with 600D but cheaper!"
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by Joan-Scully last month
Canon 1100D vs Canon 600D

Novice with SLR, looking to buy a Canon as hoping to share lenses with my daughter who9 has a Ca...
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by Mariana-Arboleda 6 days ago
Canon 1100D vs Panasonic DMC-FZ45

I just started art college and I am looking for a camera that will be useful in my projects and ...

8 people recommend the Canon 1100D:

" 100 % Canon 1100D why: - Much better image quality (panasonic fz45 has little sensor like pocke..."

" Definitely DSLR, you will loose some zoom but you get total control of what you are shooting and..."

" there's no doubt about this! you should start with the DSLR! you've got total control over your ..."
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by Anne-Henning last month
Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D7000

image quality low light image sharpness outdoor focus ease of use

One person recommends the Canon 5D Mark II:

" Go with the 5D Mark II.  It has a bigger image sensor and much better image quality at high ISO"
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by Avi-Chatterjee last month
Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D7000

when did ISO performance of 5D Mark II became better than D7000...please verify and update @admi...

One person recommends the Canon 5D Mark II:

" The 5D Mk II will have much better low light performance because of its full frame sensor! If y..."

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
1100D:162 lenses
D7000:169 lenses
Battery life Great battery life Help
1100D:800 shots
D7000:1050 shots
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the D3100 vs the D7000
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the D5100 vs the D7000
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D7000
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$863 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EOS 600D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 600D vs the D7000
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 60D vs the D7000
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Size Is significantly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 550D vs the D7000
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,200 - $1,299 with 18-105mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the D90 vs the D7000

Canon EOS 1100D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D

Entry-level DSLR

$539 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Compare the EOS 500D vs the EOS 1100D
Canon EOS 1000D

Canon EOS 1000D

Entry-level DSLR

$562 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Better color depth
Size Significantly smaller
Autofocus Slower autofocus
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the EOS 1000D vs the EOS 1100D
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Color depth Better color depth
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Live view No live view
Compare the D3000 vs the EOS 1100D

Nikon D7000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,900 body only
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Movie format Does not take movies
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the D700 vs the D7000
Nikon D300S

Nikon D300S

Pro DSLR

$1,690 - $1,700 body only

$2,547 - $4,295 with 18-200mm lens
Focus points Significantly more focus points
Cross type focus points Significantly more cross-type focus points
Low light performance Significantly more noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Compare the D300S vs the D7000
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$1,129 body only

$1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag
Focus points Many fewer focus points
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the K-5 vs the D7000

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