Canon EOS
60D
 vs
Nikon
D7000

Nikon D7000

69
Winner

Nikon D7000
"The Nikon D7000 produces high quality output in almost any shooting situation."
dpreview.com | talking about the D7000's image-quality
"The 'feel' of the new camera is far closer to the D300S though, thanks to its heavy-duty magnesium alloy construction."
dpreview.com | talking about the D7000's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Nikon D7000

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
23.5 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13.9 EV
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
Canon EOS 60D

59
Runner-up

Canon EOS 60D
"Excellent image quality up to ISO settings unthinkable just one camera generation ago"
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's image-quality
"It may have turned its back on the semi-pro, but the 60D is still a camera that should enthuse the enthusiasts."
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 60D

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second

differences

Advantages of the Canon 60D
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
Help
 More than 10% higher resolution screen
True resolution Higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 16.1 MP
Help
 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Canon EOS 60D Learn more about
the Canon 60D

Advantages of the Nikon D7000
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 80.0 vs 66.0
Help
 More than 20% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.9 EV vs 11.5 EV
Help
 2.4 f-stops more dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 23.5 bits vs 22.2 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 1.3 more bits of color
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
Help
 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,167 ISO vs 813 ISO
Help
 The D7000 has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Focus points Significantly more focus points 39 vs 9
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
Help
 Automatically focuses shooting video
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96%
Help
 Almost the same
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
Help
 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.59x
Help
 Around 10% larger viewfinder
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 6 fps vs 5.3 fps
Help
 More than 10% faster continuous shooting
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
Help
 Almost the same
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 238 ms vs 253 ms
Help
 Around 10% less delay when taking photos
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Help
 More than 10% larger sensor
Size Smaller 132x105x77 mm vs 145x106x79 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
Help
 The D7000's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Thinner 3" vs 3.1"
Help
 Almost the same
Nikon D7000 Learn more about
the Nikon D7000
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 60D
59 vs 69
Explain scores
Nikon D7000 Nikon D7000
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D7000. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro DSLR with a entry-level DSLR.

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by Moe-A 5 days ago
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

Hello  This is my first time buying DSLR and I really do not know which one to choose!  I ...

4 people recommend the Nikon D7000:

"For the job to be done does not rely solely on the camera body, much of the task is played by the ..."

"I'm a canon shooter, but between these two, for low light work, nikon takes advantage."

"Of course Nikon D7000"
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by Uday-Chander this month
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

Am already using nikon d3000 .. am planning to  buy next level camera.. i preferred canon 60d or...

2 people recommend the Nikon D7000:

" why switch canon when u have some gear for nikon already which can be used on the newer body - f..."

" If you already have a Nikon then there is no reason to switch unless you're unhappy with somethi..."
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by C-Marie last week
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

Pictures in a church or gym as well as outside by pool. Sports action shots in and outdoors.  Ma...
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

I WANT A GOOD CAMERA THAT WILL LAST AND THAT I CAN ADD STUFF TO AS I GROW WITH LEARNING OF HOW ...

One person recommends the Nikon D7000:

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by Carolina-Winter last month
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

I've been taking pictures for a long time always sticking to cnon but I'm willing to try the Nikon

One person recommends the Nikon D7000:

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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
60D:162 lenses
D7000:169 lenses
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
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

dxomark

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Shutter lag Has significantly less shutter lag
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 60D
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D7000
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D5100 vs the D7000
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Has a lower quality type of viewfinder
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D7000
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,199 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D90 vs the D7000
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 60D
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D7000
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Has a lower quality type of viewfinder
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 60D
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the D7000
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$890 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lens availability Significantly fewer lenses available
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the K-5 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the K-5 vs the D7000

Canon EOS 60D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$1,282 - $1,330 body only
Shutter lag Significantly less shutter lag
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Movie format Does not take movies
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D7000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,199 body only
Low light performance Significantly 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

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discussion

Showing 25 comments

Theredrider78 (0:05 AM, May 21, 2012)
I buy your D7000 off you if you hate it so much.  D7000 are awesome!
 
Theredrider78 (11:58 PM, May 20, 2012)
Ba Hahahahaha.  You Canon using morons can't handle the truth is all.  I had a Canon 550D and noise was laughable at anything over 400 iso. Traded it in on a Nikon D5100 and it is a massive improvement over the Canon.  You Canon noobs get sucked into Megapixel count, but there is far more to image quality.  Maybe instead of getting all sooky whenever your overrated Canon gets a bad review, you could try a Nikon and see what people in the know are talking about.  A word of advice, DON'T visit DXOmark.com
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (2:44 PM, March 30, 2012)
Thanks @7e3ed1cff21bb13f5eff612f6461f8e8:disqus , we think you are totally awesome as well.
 
Aadesh01 (5:07 AM, March 30, 2012)
Snapsort is totally awesome!!!
 
Gunzz N Rozezz (0:41 PM, March 21, 2012)
In what way is nikon d7000 considered entry-level and the dumb cannon eos60D a pro...I purchased a eos 60D a couple of months ago and I regret it from the very next day.... After saving up money I purchased the amazing d7000 last month... I guarantee you that this camera is worth every penny you spend.... I hate the very build of eos 60d, it... The nikon works great while shooting with high ISO, practically no noise at all !! Especially after ISO 6400 there is a HUGE difference betwen the image quality of Nikon and DUMB cannon !!  est of all is AF tracking in d7000 which is waaaay better than that of eos 60d....
 
Jason (6:00 AM, March 18, 2012)
Sigma 50mm 1.4 being a quality lens? That comment alone discredits your whole analogy of this review being unfair, or them being Nikon fans. I have seen reviews comparing canon and Nikon..and if you are slightly educated on each of the cameras features..you should realize the 60D doesn't have a chance..I don't even think its close enough to even compare. Lower noise at higher ISO, more focal points, better sensor, better color depth...all of which contributes to a better quality image. It's terrible to read comments pertaining to favoritism, but yet accuse websites of being bias! I have used both, rent and have owned Canon equipment..used both equipment for weddings and conducting working groups, and by no means would I EVER consider the 60D over the D7000. I would also never advise anybody to purchase your said lens that you used as a comparison.
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (6:29 PM, March 16, 2012)
Snapsort is a comparison tool, we help highlight the differences between cameras, it is up to you to make the final decision. We are independent and do not promote one camera brand over another. 
On a side note you might want to check out our recent survey that we published that says that Canon is the most popular camera brand.
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (5:54 PM, March 06, 2012)
Hi David, please post questions just once!
 
David (5:52 PM, March 06, 2012)
 Hello out there, I’m just pondering about buying a new kit
but I just can’t figure out, here the deal I’m in a big dilemma right now about
buying between a Canon T2i with a Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM lens or a Canon 60D
with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens so what you people out there would
advise me, thank you in advance and your respond would be very much appreciated.
 
Hamman-v (3:01 PM, February 21, 2012)
i have got the tow at home, and the D7000 really suks ... !  -__-"
 
i.ss (3:43 AM, February 21, 2012)
is this site confusing us or the users?? however, it seems to me that this site favors nikon
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (5:31 PM, February 16, 2012)
Hi Adhib97, the D5100 loses to most higher end Canons, for example 7D vs D5100, 5D Mark II vs D5100.  

The D5100 and 60D get very similar scores.  Are there some suggestions you have to how we should change our scoring? Perhaps we're not taking into account some aspects of the 60D that you think give it an advantage over the D5100?
 
Avatar for adhib97 adhib97 (5:12 PM, February 16, 2012)
I agree this website can be absolute BS. I mean this crappy website must be pro-nikon because if you compare the Nikon D5100 to most Canon or Sony bodies, it beats it in everything?! EVEN Pro bodies?! WTF! This website is absolute BS sometimes when it comes to comparing something with a Nikon.
 
Hamman-v (9:13 PM, February 15, 2012)
really sorry, i have got the two and really really sorry the 60d is simply incomparabale with the d7000, the 60d is so so so so so ... much better  =)
 
Husna Amirah (7:32 AM, February 12, 2012)
really ami? i want to start doing videography. between these 2, which one do u suggest?
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (0:32 PM, February 08, 2012)
Hi Ami, Snapsort is simply a comparison tool.  Here we're comparing image quality test results from DxOMark, where their tests gave the D7000 an overall higher image quality score, taking into account noise at high ISO, color depth and dynamic range.  You can also check out how DxOMark rated the Canon 60D.
 
ami (4:20 AM, February 08, 2012)
haha...... what you think snapsort? we people are fool? nikon D7000 has 80 image quality where 60D provides 66?? haha.......
i bought nikon d7000 with sigma 50mm 1.4. it was good but when you put on a sigma lens, you might get great quality pictures. but if you see your brand new cameras' outcome are same to same as your previous Pentax k-r, what would you do?  change & get a better one? thats exactly what i did. after 14 days i got canon 60D & now im proud of it.

As you can see, im not a canon fan (not nikon either) so let me tell you few things. this site is a LIAR. why? because all you know (or understand) nikon D7000 doesn't give 80 image quality, at the same time 60D doesn't give 66. if D7000 does 80, the 60D does 81 & if 60D does 66, the D7000 wont give you better than 65. ALL I WANT TO SAY IS, THE DIFFERENCE IS NOT 14, ITS JUST 1.

DONT RELY ON SNAPSORT. go to the shop, handle cameras & then take you decision.
 
yo mama (9:58 PM, January 16, 2012)
Zen J. you are write about that but have you used both these cameras together??? I guess you have not. Honestly I am a reseller and I sell a lots and lots of cameras a day. And I really respect Nikon for such a good camera...
 
Grifter116 (5:59 PM, January 16, 2012)
The Nikon D7000 is rubbish for sports. Although it can shoot 6fps, in raw you in the buffer in 1.5 seconds, and jpeg isn't much better. The low light focusing is slow and inaccurate - try shooting a football game as its getting dark, good luck with that, expect to toss 60% of your images.
 
Richg (2:07 AM, January 06, 2012)
OK- so I have been reading postings and spec comparisons, price comparisons, etc... for hours on these two cameras and have owned both lower level Canons and Nikons in the past. I was proud to have both and understand that each manufacturer owns about 40% of the market. I have not made up my mind on which to buy and am wanting to gear up to shoot auto races and a planned safari this year. Also enjoy close ups and landscapes. Obviously will need a few new lenses. Many of you may have seen the direct comparison photos done at another site. Why , in spite of the better specs and ratings indicated here, does it seem obvious that the Canon EOS 60D photo comparison study I see on the web (close up, medium range, color, etc..) looks better than the Nikon d7000 ?? Does anyone know of other sites I can go to for photo comparisons?? ...or is all of this just personal preferrance??
 
shecar (5:46 AM, January 03, 2012)
I currently have a puny Canon powershot A590.  I can not get an action shot, as they are always blurred.  I am trying to take photos of volleyball and swimming/diving in action.
Anyone think the D7000 could work for this?  Or do you have another ideas/suggestions, short of spending thousands on a top of the line camera?
 
Shecar (5:41 AM, January 03, 2012)
Phill, what do you mean about the sports?  Do sport shots come out blurry?  I am looking for a camera to take volleyball and competition swimming and diving shots.  Got any feedback?
 
phill (5:19 AM, January 03, 2012)
Me too. Brought a D7000 the other day and love it. I haven't owned a Nikon or Canon before this purchase but the D7000 just seemed the logical choice. Its shit for sports due to its useless buffer size, but seems far better in every other situation
 
Jumperglasscrack (5:34 AM, December 27, 2011)
My fake chinese iphone is better than all your dslr BAHAHAHAHAHA !!!
 
Mayukh Dasgupta (0:05 PM, December 25, 2011)
nikon d7000 is far much better than canon 60d in all respect(be it the quality of image which it takes or be it the price) :)