Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX30V

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Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX30V

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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
18.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony HX30V Review.
See real-world photos taken with the HX30V.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7100
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Differences

Nikon D7000 advantages over Sony HX30V

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 1.26 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 1.5 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 320 shots
Capture more photos
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
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
19 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony HX30V advantages over Nikon D7000

Less expensive
$420 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
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
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.24 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
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

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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.
Read our Nikon D7000 Full Review

Solid build; Fast autofocus; Excellent zoom range and functionality; Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS; Useful creative effects modes.
Image quality not as good as predecessor; No electronic viewfinder; Confusing menu system and user manual.
Read our Sony HX30V Express Review

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

Sony HX30V

Canon 60D

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$889
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony HX30V vs Canon 60D

Compared to Sony HX10V

Nikon D7000

Sony HX10V

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX10V

Sony HX30V

Sony HX10V

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony HX30V vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Sony HX20V

Nikon D7000

Sony HX20V

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$326
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX20V

Sony HX30V

Sony HX20V

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$326
1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony HX30V vs Sony HX20V

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

Sony HX30V

Pentax K-30

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Sony HX30V 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

Sony HX30V

Pentax K-5 II

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX30V vs Pentax K-5 II

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