Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D90: Difference and Comparison

If you are a photographer or passionate about taking pictures, then you are well aware of DSLR cameras. Nikon has several models of DSLR, and among them, D7000 and D90 are two.

Between these two, D90 came before, and as D7000 came later, it holds much more functions, and it is an upgraded version of the former.

Key Takeaways

1. Nikon D7000 features a higher resolution sensor, a better autofocus system, and improved low-light performance.
2. Nikon D90 offers lower resolution and older technology at a more affordable price.
3. Both cameras cater to photography enthusiasts, but the D7000 provides a more advanced feature set than the D90.

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D90

Nikon D7000 was a camera released in 2010 as a high-end camera in the mid-range segment. Nikon D90 was released in 2008 as an entry-level camera. The D7000 features a 16.2-megapixel sensor, while the D90 has a 12.3 megapixel sensor. Both are digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras.

The Nikon D7000 is a DSLR camera model with 16.2-megapixel. It is made with magnesium alloy, and it weighs 690 grams.

It comes with slots to fit two memory cards, and it shoots video in 1080p quality. The sensor resolution is higher as well. The range for ISO is wider than other camera models as well.

The Nikon D90 is a DSLR camera that obtains 12.3-megapixel with a single-lens reflex. It can fit only one memory card.

The shooting resolution of this camera is only 720p. It does not retain the time-lapse feature, and the microphone input is also not available here.

Comparison Table

Parameters of Comparison	Nikon D7000	Nikon D90
Effective Pixels	It offers 16.2 MP.	It offers 12.3 MP.
Frames per Second	It can take 6 frames per second.	It can take 4.5 FPS frames per second.
Video Resolution	Its video resolution is 1920×1080 P	Its video resolution is 1280×720 P.
Dimensions	The dimension of this camera pictures is 105x132x77 mm	The dimension of this camera pictures is 103x132x77 mm
Shutter speed	The shutter speed of Nikon D7000 is 1/8000 sec.	The shutter speed of the Nikon D90 is 1/4000 sec.
Weight	It weighs 690 grams.	It weighs 620 grams.
Video format	The video here gets saved in MOV Movie format.	The video here gets saved in AVI format.
Weather sealed (SPLASHPROOF)	This camera is weather-sealed and splashproof.	This camera is not weather-sealed and splashproof.
Time Lapse function	This camera has a timelapse function.	This camera does not have a time-lapse function.
Microphone input	This camera comes with any microphone input facilities.	This camera does not come with any microphone input facilities.

What is Nikon D7000?

The Nikon D7000 is a 16.2-megapixel digital camera that is commonly known as DSLR. It came to the market on September 15, 2010. It can be marked as the legatee of the D90 and is an advanced camera that holds much more features than Nikon D7000.

It weighs 690 grams and supports mono sound and stereo external mic support. Its pictures come with Full HD 1080p, and while filming, the auto-focus feature is available.

Its enhanced built-in RAW processing offers a Retouch menu from where you can process images that too without connecting a computer. It comes with the facility of two users mode. Also, the feature of time-lapse photography is in-built in this camera.

This DSLR has a Weather-resistant body and splash-proof polish. The camera is made with Magnesium-alloy. This camera model, D7000, is able to shoot continuously, and the shooting is much faster than the D90 model.

It can capture 6 frames per second which means it can effectively capture fleeting moments. This feature is very useful for motion photography.

What is Nikon D90?

The Nikon D90 is a DSLR camera that comes with a single-lens reflex. It is a 12.3-megapixel camera that hit the market on August 27, 2008.

This model came out after the Nikon D80, so it can be called an upgraded version of the Nikon D80. It comes with the Nikon DX-format crop sensor.

It has a 420-pixel RGB sensor and TTL 3D Color Matrix. From the features of the Nikon D80, it is capable of extended light sensitivity.

Chromatic aberration present in it does automatic correction in colour. The video recorded with this camera gets saved in 720p HD. 

D90 is the first Nikon camera that offered the feature of a third firmware module, named “L”. Here the lens distance integration was updated.

Nikon D90 supports GPS integration and thus tags the location of the captured photographs automatically. For this GPS receiver is required, which gets sold separately. 

Main Differences Between Nikon D7000 and Nikon D90

1. Nikon D7000 offers 16.2 MP pixels, whereas Nikon D90 offers 12.3 MP pixels.
2. Nikon D7000 is capable of taking 6 frames per second, but Nikon D90 is capable of taking 4.5 FPS frames per second.
3. Nikon D7000 has a video resolution of 1920×1080 P, while Nikon D90’s video resolution is 1280×720 P.
4. The shutter speed of Nikon D7000 is 1/8000 sec, but the shutter speed of Nikon D90 is 1/4000 sec.
5. The weight of Nikon D7000 is 690 grams, but the weight of Nikon D90 is 620 grams.
6. The videos recorded by Nikon D7000 get saved in MOV Movie format, but the videos recorded by Nikon D90 get saved in AVI format.
7. Nikon D7000 has the function of time-lapse and microphone input, but Nikon D90 does not have any. 
8. Nikon D7000 is splash-proof, but Nikon D90 is not splash-proof.

References

1. https://jis-eurasipjournals.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13635-017-0067-2
2. https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/2713168.2713194

Last Updated : 13 July, 2023