• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • APS-H 476.1mm2
  • 25.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Nikon D7000 advantages over Sigma sd Quattro H

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • 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
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Faster RAW shooting
    5.9 fps vs 4.4 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma sd Quattro H advantages over Nikon D7000

  • Less expensive
    $1200 vs $1500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-H vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Newer
    7 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1620k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.74x vs 0.63x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    25.6 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • 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

Sigma sd Quattro H
Canon 60D
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $889
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H 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

Sigma sd Quattro H
Pentax K-30
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Larger sensor
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H 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

Sigma sd Quattro H
Pentax K-5 II
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon D7000
Sigma sd Quattro
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Internal flash
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Sigma sd Quattro H
Sigma sd Quattro
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon D7000
Fujifilm X-H1
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1000
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H
Fujifilm X-H1
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen
  • $1000
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H vs Fujifilm X-H1

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