Canon vs. Nikon is an age-old rivalry that properly predates digital photography. And also the battle inside midrange is just about the closest yet still.
The Canon EOS 60D is quick, feature-packed, and has extremely good photo and video top notch; the Nikon D7000 cannot match around the video clip high quality, but it sports the company's most desirable shooting design and style to date. So which system is well worth the dedication?
We place the cameras head-to-head to check out which arrives out on top.
Editors' be aware: The Prizefight scoring process is as follows: Each and every judge charges on the 0-to-5-point scale. At the conclude of each round, we will take an regular in the judges' scores. The final score for every digital camera could be an standard of all five rounds.
Round one: Style and interface
It's not about appears; to win during this class you have got to provide streamlined access to shooting changes, with buttons,
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Lori
Josh
The winner Canon EOS 60D (with 18-135mm lens)
4
3
3.five The 60D has a fine design and control layout, but there are a few real annoyances, including the way the mode dial lock operates plus the movie-capture mode living about the mode dial. And though the viewfinder is very nice, it doesn't offer 100 percent coverage the way Nikon's does.
The 60D's flip-out LCD is a plus, but it forces several in the direct controls to the leading, which I don't like. The interface is slightly easier to navigate than the Nikon's, but having to navigate with the awkward directional pad/control dial is a pain. Nikon D7000 (with 18-105mm lens)
five
five
five The D7000 has an individual of the top shooting designs I've seen in a dSLR. Everything is easily accessible, in sensible locations, with no hand contortions necessary--both for still and video shooting. It can be also acquired a big, bright viewfinder with 100 percent scene coverage. The body also ranks better on dust- and moisture-sealing.
The D7000 in general is just more comfortable for me to use. All the controls are where I expect them to be, and nothing is too difficult to reach or press. The viewfinder is great as well.
Round 2: Features
We're looking for that perfect combination of capabilities that match the needs of these demanding users. Key features we consider include variety of exposure, focus, and metering options; image parameter controls; breadth of accessories available; video capture options; and compression and file output options.
Lori
Josh
The winner Canon EOS 60D (with 18-135mm lens)
4
4
4 The 60D has a single big advantage: a large articulating LCD. It also supports 1080/30p video.
Again, the LCD is a plus as well as the rest of its features are what I expect for the money. Nikon just gives you a bit more. Then again, the 60D is less expensive. Nikon D7000 (with 18-105mm lens)
3
5
4 Nikon has the requisite features you'd expect from a digital camera in this particular class, plus some nice touches. Dual SDXC slots, the ability to bracket up to 2 stops, and more sophisticated than usual custom white-balance tools.
For the money, the element set is great. About the only thing the Canon has that the Nikon doesn't beat is its video clip capabilities. I'm not big on video in dSLRs, though, so the edge goes to Nikon.
Round 3: Shooting performance
This is among the things you pay the big bucks for, and at this level, there's no substitute. In addition to considering the things that can be timed and tested--shutter lag, write speed, battery life, and so on--we consider the photographic experience that the responsiveness, speed, and accuracy of your camera provides. This includes characteristics such as how quickly, smoothly, and accurately the lens zooms and focuses; how sharp and accurate the viewfinder and LCD are; and whether the digital camera as a whole is swift enough to keep you from missing the shot.
Lori
Josh
The winner Canon EOS 60D (with 18-135mm lens)
4
4
4 Though the 60D is very quickly, it can be slower than its predecessor at raw shooting, and not quite as quickly as the D7000 on start-up or continuous shooting.
Going by the numbers, the 60D is slower than the D7000. It feels plenty fast, though, so performance is a close call. Nikon D7000 (with 18-105mm lens)
5
five
5 The D7000 just slightly edges out the 60D in performance; they're dead even except for start-up time--the D7000 is for all intents and purposes instantaneous--and the D7000's higher frame rate for burst shooting.
This thing is quick. Really fast. The autofocus strategy is definitely impressive, too.
Round 4: Image good quality
As with speed, there's no substitute for stellar photo--and increasingly video--quality for midrange shooters. We assess the appeal from the camera's photos and videos, as perfectly as all the factors that contribute to a good capture like proper exposure, accurate colors, broad dynamic range and tonal separation,
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Lori
Josh
The winner Canon EOS 60D (with 18-135mm lens)
4
five
4.five The 60D's video clip and audio high quality is a bit better than the D7000's--more detailed and less visually noisy--but it is not as consistent on color accuracy and white balance as the Nikon.
If you're buying a dSLR for equal parts video and photos, the 60D wins.
Nikon D7000 (with 18-105mm lens)
4
4
4 Both cameras produce remarkable still photos. They're relatively equal on their noise profiles, but the D7000 fares better on color--specifically,
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If we're talking strictly picture high-quality, the D7000 comes out ahead. But at this level of camera, it truly is a tough call, as they're both fantastic.
Round five: Value
These cameras don't come cheap. Which provides the better return for your extra bucks?
Lori
Josh
The winner Canon EOS 60D (with 18-135mm lens)
4
3
3.5 It truly is cheaper than the D7000, and if you don't need the better construction or slightly faster burst-- many people don't--then it is a better bargain.
For the price difference,
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Nikon D7000 (with 18-105mm lens)
4
5
4.5 Its street prices are at least $200 higher than the 60D's, but if you need the better burst performance and build high-quality, the money's definitely really worth it.
The D7000 has everything I want and more. If you don't need the kit lens,
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The winner is...Nikon D7000
This really was a close bout, but ultimately, the D7000's faster shooting and better layout gave it the edge it needed to triumph over the 60D.
Design
Features
Shooting performance
Image excellent
Value
Total score Canon EOS 60D
Tie
X
3.9 Nikon D7000
X
X
X
4.5
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