Nikon D7000 VS. D800

[D-B-J]

I want to start a thread for all the differences and similarities I can find between the D7000 and the D800. First, a picture of the bodies themselves. More info to come.


Old VS. New by f_one_eight, on Flickr



First Impressions (8/1):
The D800 is chunkier. But in a nice way. Without a grip, the D800 is a lot more comfortable in the hands than the D7000. The D7000 is almost a "toy" compared to the D800. It's smaller, lighter, slimmer, etc. Personally, I'm a fan of the ergonomics of the D800. It's comfortable, balances well with larger lenses (80-200 zooms), etc. My only initial gripe is that the mode switch (to change between M, P, S, A) is a bit of a reach for my pointer finger. Not to the point where I can't reach, but close to being that. The set of the ISO, BKT, WB, and QUAL buttons on the top left are really nice--much rather the placement here than on the back of the D7000 by the LCD. The viewfinder is BRIGHT, and FULL--plenty of info, love the added focus points, and all the different types of AF you can choose. Single, singly with 9 surrounding, 21 surrounding, etc. Which leads me to my last point, for now. This camera is really really customizable. Almost everything can be changed--you can even set the shutter button to record video!

Stay tuned--more to come.


Jake



High-ISO and Detail Comparisons

Nikon D7000, Tokina 11-16, f11, 11mm, 1/125, ISO 320 (edited)
_DSC2031-2 by f_one_eight, on Flickr


Nikon D7000, Tokina 11-16, f11, 11mm, 1/125, ISO 320 (unedited)
_DSC2031 by f_one_eight, on Flickr


D800, Tokina 11-16, f11, 16mm, 1/125, ISO 320 (edited)
_RSP4862-2 by f_one_eight, on Flickr

D800, Tokina 11-16, f11, 16mm, 1/125, ISO 320 (unedited)
_RSP4862 by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Nikon D7000, 16-35 f4, f7.1, 16mm, 1/100, ISO 6400 (unedited)
_DSC2037 by f_one_eight, on Flickr


Nikon D800, 16-35 f4, f7.1, 24mm, 1/100, ISO 6400 (unedited)
_RSP4865 by f_one_eight, on Flickr



For the following Screenshots, all RSP photos are the D800, and the DSC photos are the D7000. Comparing the above photos at 1:1


Screen Shot 2014-08-05 at 1.50.44 PM by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Screen Shot 2014-08-05 at 1.51.02 PM by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Screen Shot 2014-08-05 at 1.51.29 PM by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Screen Shot 2014-08-05 at 1.52.00 PM by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Screen Shot 2014-08-05 at 1.52.13 PM by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Screen Shot 2014-08-05 at 1.52.47 PM by f_one_eight, on Flickr



To me, the clear winner is the D800. There's more detail in the shadows, more detail at 1:1, less noise at higher ISO's, more detail in the highlights, etc. In all ways the D800 is the winner. When editing, you are able to bring back more info/detail in the highlights and shadows, etc.

I've been shooting the D800 for about 4 days now, and it keeps blowing me away. The detail is impressive, sharpness and clarity is unparalleled, and the camera is just a JOY to use. I don't regret the upgrade in any ways at all. Hope the photo's/info helps!

 

[ruifo]

Looking forward to it!

 

[D-B-J]

Looking forward to it!

I may end up being heavily biased towards the D800... As a forewarning...

 

[Braineack]

Looking forward to it!

I may end up being heavily biased towards the D800... As a forewarning...

jeez I wonder why...

 

[D-B-J]

Looking forward to it!

I may end up being heavily biased towards the D800... As a forewarning...

jeez I wonder why...

Haha

 

[astroNikon]

I want to start a thread for all the differences and similarities I can find between the D7000 and the D800. First, a picture of the bodies themselves. More info to come.


Old VS. New by f_one_eight, on Flickr



Jake

Looks like the d7000 is a larger body with a significantly larger F Mount :mrgreen:

oops .. photos aren't equal .. my mistake

 

[D-B-J]

I want to start a thread for all the differences and similarities I can find between the D7000 and the D800. First, a picture of the bodies themselves. More info to come.


Old VS. New by f_one_eight, on Flickr



Jake

Looks like the d7000 is a larger body with a significantly larger F Mount :mrgreen:

oops .. photos aren't equal .. my mistake

Not quite. The D7000 was shot with the D800 and 85mil, and the D800 was shot with the D7000 and 50mil.

 

[D-B-J]

Added initial reactions:

 

[Braineack]

I'd much rather have that mode button than having to use my left hand hand to push the lock button and turn the wheel to change shooting mode on my D600.

 

[astroNikon]

I'd much rather have that mode button than having to use my left hand hand to push the lock button and turn the wheel to change shooting mode on my D600.

Me too. Though on the d7000 I was able to change it without taking my eye off the eyepiece. On the d600 the lock requires me to use some good pressure to change it. Of course the complaint with the d7000 was that ppl were accidentally changing the mode because there wasn't a lock.

 

[D-B-J]

I'd much rather have that mode button than having to use my left hand hand to push the lock button and turn the wheel to change shooting mode on my D600.

Me too. Though on the d7000 I was able to change it without taking my eye off the eyepiece. On the d600 the lock requires me to use some good pressure to change it. Of course the complaint with the d7000 was that ppl were accidentally changing the mode because there wasn't a lock.

I agree that it's much simpler. Not an issue, just something to get used to.

Jake

 

[astroNikon]

I'd much rather have that mode button than having to use my left hand hand to push the lock button and turn the wheel to change shooting mode on my D600.

Me too. Though on the d7000 I was able to change it without taking my eye off the eyepiece. On the d600 the lock requires me to use some good pressure to change it. Of course the complaint with the d7000 was that ppl were accidentally changing the mode because there wasn't a lock.

I agree that it's much simpler. Not an issue, just something to get used to.

Jake

I'd rather have the mode button though :/
this makes me want to look at a used pro body again ... d700, etc.

 

[D-B-J]

Me too. Though on the d7000 I was able to change it without taking my eye off the eyepiece. On the d600 the lock requires me to use some good pressure to change it. Of course the complaint with the d7000 was that ppl were accidentally changing the mode because there wasn't a lock.

I agree that it's much simpler. Not an issue, just something to get used to.

Jake

I'd rather have the mode button though :/
this makes me want to look at a used pro body again ... d700, etc.

DO IT.

 

[astroNikon]

I agree that it's much simpler. Not an issue, just something to get used to.

Jake

I'd rather have the mode button though :/
this makes me want to look at a used pro body again ... d700, etc.

DO IT.

ONLY if you are buying ...

 

[D-B-J]

I'd rather have the mode button though :/
this makes me want to look at a used pro body again ... d700, etc.

DO IT.

ONLY if you are buying ...

NO, MY DEAR.