Nikon D7000 vs Leica Q

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Nikon D7000 vs Leica Q

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7000 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D7000.

35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica Q Review.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7100
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Succeeded by the Leica Q2
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Differences

Nikon D7000 advantages over Leica Q

Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Leica Q advantages over Nikon D7000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 4.79 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Q test data on DxO Mark D7000 test data on DxO Mark

2,221 vs 1,167 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Higher max flash sync
1/500 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.0 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Better than average noise vs. detail handling at high ISOs; Very good dynamic range in JPEGs, excellent in RAW files; Lots of high-end features in a relatively compact body; 6 fps burst mode.
Viewfinder not as accurate as specified; Viewfinder doesn't show ISO unless adjusting; No live histogram in Live View mode; No phase-detect Live View AF mode.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 60D

Nikon D7000

Canon 60D

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Canon 60D

Leica Q

Canon 60D

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$889
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica Q vs Canon 60D

Compared to Pentax K-30

Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-30

Leica Q

Pentax K-30

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

Compare Leica Q vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Nikon D7000

Pentax K-5 II

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-5 II

Leica Q

Pentax K-5 II

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Leica Q vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Nikon D7000

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Higher max flash sync

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica Q

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica Q vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Compared to Leica Q2

Nikon D7000

Leica Q2

$699
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$5563
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Leica Q2

Leica Q

Leica Q2

$3695
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$5563
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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