Nikon D7000 vs Canon 310 HS

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Nikon D7000 vs Canon 310 HS

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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.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 310 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 310 HS.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7100
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Succeeded by the Canon 320 HS
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Differences

Nikon D7000 advantages over Canon 310 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1050 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
922k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.24 vs 0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 310 HS advantages over Nikon D7000

Less expensive
$260 vs $1500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
22 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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

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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.
Read our Nikon D7000 Full Review

Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.
Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 310 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Nikon D7000

Olympus Stylus-7040

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$206
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040

$250
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
More dots on screen

$206
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

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

Canon 310 HS

Canon 60D

$250
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$889
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Canon 60D

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Nikon D7000

Samsung ST200F

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Samsung ST200F

Canon 310 HS

Samsung ST200F

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
HDMI out

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung ST200F

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

Canon 310 HS

Pentax K-30

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 310 HS 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

Canon 310 HS

Pentax K-5 II

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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