WisconsinPat Loc: Wisconsin

Anyone have personal experience with the Nikon D7000 and the Canon 60D
What do you find in comparison picture quality??

Any better camera out there 16+megapixels that any one knows of??

So far I'm planning on the nikon

piggysue33 Loc: IOWA

hello my sister has the nikon D7000 and my niece has the cannon 60D i think they both take excellant pictures but personally i think the cannon 60D is a little better or maybe my niece is better with her settings

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

I've had a D7000 for almost a year. I love it!

If you have favorite settings, you can save them.

Battery life is fantastic! A thousand shots (JPG) on one charge.

Great video.
Great pictures. I've used it for just about everything.

I don't think you'll go wrong choosing the Nikon D7000.

Research all the reviews. D7000 will come out on top!

frederdane Loc: Orlando, FL

He is asking about picture quality on the Nikon vs. the Canon camera body. How do you test that? The answers don't reflect anything about that, do they?

For me, it would come down to the features I want in a camera body. The Canon 60D features an articulated LCD screen. The Nikon (as far as I can tell from reviews) lacks such a feature. Each will have its own fans in terms of features and ease of use of those features. Lenses offered.

He say's he's already leaning toward Nikon. Prophecy fulfilled.

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Before you limit yourself to just 2 brands, please check out the Sony cameras. You may be pleasantly surprised. Then check out the reviews and comparisons. Again, you may be surprised. They are a quality camera and they are not a toy by any means. They also tend to include features that are only found on more expensive cameras. Their picture quality is excellent. They also have image stabilization built into the camera body, not the lenses. This also save you a ton of money. People say ( and it is true ) that Sony does not offer as many lenses as Nikon and Canon. Sony has Enough lenses to cover just about any need.

Sony also makes the sensors that are used in the other brands. I am a Nikon owner and I just recently purchased the Sony a580 16mp DSLR. I was was considering the Nikon D7000. I basically got the same camera at a much cheaper price. I also bought a high end lens for it that was also much cheaper. And, for some odd reason, the reds and yellows are not as saturated as on the Nikon and Canon. I like that! More natural. Also, check out some of my posts. The composition may be pure amateur, but you can see the quality and crispness of the image. Just a thought.

Sensei

Take a look at Sony 580 A55, and A77. They all have built in stabilization and some impressive specs. If you already have lens for Nikon or Cannon that might be a factor in your decision, but if not Sony looks pretty good. I Have lens for both Nikon and Sony, so I usually lean in that direction, but generally take the Sony 580 along for most of what I shoot. I own several Nikon and Sony cameras but only one digital Cannon an EOS 5D Mark II and only have one lens for that. The Canon and Nikon usually stay home. My next camera will probably be the Sony A77

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Good call.

kimberliswenson Loc: Ridgefield, WA

I gave this advice about lenses on a previous thread, but the best thing you could do is to rent both cameras and put them to the test. This is the only way to see which camera fits your personal preferences. We have a local photo shop that rents all kinds of equipment, fairly cheaply, then if you choose to buy the same kind of camera within a certain time frame after you rent, they will take a day's rental off of the purchase price.

OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

If you want to start an arguement in any crowd just ask the question "which is better Ford or Chevy". Or in this case "Nikon or Cannon".
What it comes down to is, which do You like better? Which one feels better in Your hands? Which one has the controls and functions You like? I do think that the idea that someone expressed about renting both to take for a test drive is a fantastic idea. Then you can compare functionality and quality of the photos (which is the primary theme of the question) yourself and make a purchase that you can feel good about.
Also, the posting that stated not to limit yourself to just two brands. I think that this is good advise.Just because most people have either Nikon or Cannon doesn't mean that this is good enough for you.
I personally have a Nikon and am thinking of upgrading and I will try not to sellect my next camera based on brand.
Good luck with this decision.

Mr.Ed Loc: Houston, Texas

Eugene is right.

The IQ on those two is so close that on comparison shots blown up to 100% you still need a magnifying glass to see the difference. To top it off, they are each slightly better than the other at different ISOs.

I think Canon has a better selection of lenses on the high end. Nikon has a few more entry level lenses. Nikon has a superior flash system.

I consider the 60D's articulating screen to be very important, because I use wide angle on architecture and landscapes, as it allows more point of view options.

WisconsinPat Loc: Wisconsin

actually own the sony 828 and it has served me well for years

OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

There ya go.

snowbear

Hasselblad HD4. :wink:

I agree with Eugene and Mr. Ed - both companies make excellent cameras. Think about it as a whole system - body, lenses, and peripherals. Also, make sure you handle both of them before you decide.

johnniejack Loc: Casper, Wyoming

If you haven't acquired your camera yet, I'd suggest you read the Nikon D7000 evaluation by perhaps the most well-versed, unbiased master of camears -- KEN ROCKWELL. (kenrockwell.com) and fill in the search area as "Nikon D7000". You will be surprised how much you can learn about the D7000. It is considered by many as the best camera Nikon has developed and marketed yet. Give it a shot. -- johnniejack

Allen Acker Loc: Mn

My wife shoots a D7000 and I shoot a 60D. We shoot side by side alot, and there is no noticable differance in picture quality.We have even done experiments together using the same settings and the result was no noticable differance.I am partial to the Canon because it's more user friendly to me. But it's all just personal preferance.