• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Rollei FL100iT advantages over Nikon D7000

  • Less expensive
    $288 vs $1500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    15 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner

Nikon D7000 advantages over Rollei FL100iT

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.5 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 1.58 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • 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

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

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Read our Nikon D7000 Full Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z20fd

Rollei FL100iT
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Rollei FL100iT vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Nikon D7000
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Compared to Fujifilm Z30

Rollei FL100iT
Fujifilm Z30
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Rollei FL100iT vs Fujifilm Z30

Nikon D7000
Fujifilm Z30
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Fujifilm Z30

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Rollei FL100iT
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Rollei FL100iT vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Nikon D7000
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Canon 60D

Rollei FL100iT
Canon 60D
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • $889
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Rollei FL100iT vs 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

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Rollei FL100iT
Pentax K-5 II
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Rollei FL100iT vs 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

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