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Nikon P7000 Review

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    Main Features

    • 10MP - 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 3200( expands to 6400)
    • 28-200 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
    • 1.0fps continuous shooting
    • and HD at 24fps Video Recording
    • 310g. 114 x 77 x 45 mm
    • Replaced
    • Replaced by Nikon P7100
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    Nikon P7000 Overview

    First introduced in November 2010 , Nikon Coolpix P7000 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 7.1x zoom 28-200 mm F2.8-5.6 lens. Nikon replaced the older with this model and later P7000 was replaced with Nikon P7100. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs
    Compare Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon P7100

    Nikon P7000 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon P7000 is a member of Nikon's P7XXX series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Nikon P7XXX Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon P7800
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    2013 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 8.0 fps 119 x 78 x 50mm 399g
    Nikon P7700
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    2013 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 8.0 fps 119 x 73 x 50mm 392g
    Nikon P7100
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    2012 10.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 1.3 fps 116 x 77 x 48mm 395g
    Nikon P7000
    2010 10.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 1.0 fps 114 x 77 x 45mm 310g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Nikon P7800 vs P7700 vs P7100 vs P7000


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    Nikon P7000 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon P7000 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    99 Focus Points
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    Long Battery Life (350 shots)
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    External Microphone Port
    Timelapse Recording
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    AE Bracketing
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±4 EV
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Heavy Body: 310
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.60
    Poor Low Light image quality

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    Nikon P7000 Physical Specs
    Nikon P7000 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) and has external dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.5 x 3.03 x 1.76″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Nikon P7000 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 45mm, it is not small either, 16mm thicker than the average of its class.
    Weight Comparison

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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon P7000 with the dimensions:

    Nikon P7000 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon P7000 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon P7000, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon P7000 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon P7000 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Nikon P7000 size with the camera that it replaced: . is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 114mm narrower, 77mm shorter and 45mm thinner than Nikon P7000.


    Nikon P7000 vs  Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Nikon P7000 and Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon P7000 with its main competitors:

    Nikon P7000 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs P7000 Thickness vs P7000
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P7100
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    395g 85g heavier 48mm 3mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Canon G12
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    401g 91g heavier 48mm 3mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P7700
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    392g 82g heavier 50mm 5mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P7800
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    399g 89g heavier 50mm 5mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P1000
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    1415g 1105g heavier 181mm 136mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Canon G11
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    375g 65g heavier 48mm 3mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Canon G15
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    352g 42g heavier 40mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon A1000
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    330g 20g heavier 41mm 4mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon P7000 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon P7000 Lens

    Nikon P7000 features a 28-200 mm F2.8-5.6 7.1× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 200mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    P7000
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    P7000
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but only moderately fast at the tele end with max aperture of f5.60.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    P7000
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    P7000
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    P7000 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Nikon P7000's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Nikon P7000 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon P7000 has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. P7000 has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 which can be boosted to 6400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon P7000 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon P7000 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Nikon P7000 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon P7000 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 39 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon P7000 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon P7000's 1/1.7-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon P7000 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon P7000 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon P7000 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon P7000 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Nikon P7000 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix P7000 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    P7000 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 80%. 80% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Nikon P7000 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect P7000 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Nikon P7000 Battery

    Nikon P7000 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a battery life of 350 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, Nikon P7000 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

    Nikon P7000
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    Fujifilm X30 with its 470shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon P7000 vs Fujifilm X30 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Nikon P7000 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P7100
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    1280 x 720 350shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Canon G12
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    1280 x 720 370shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P7700
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P7800
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    1920 x 1080 350shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon P1000
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    3840 x 2160 250shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Canon G11
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    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Canon G15
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    1920 x 1080 350shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Camera Nikon A1000
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    3840 x 2160 250shots Yes No No

    Nikon P7000 Video Features

    With Nikon P7000, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 24 fps and save in MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite and H.264 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    P7000 has a built-in Stereo microphone but no speaker. Nikon P7000 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a headphone port though.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Nikon P7000 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon P7000 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    P7000 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Nikon P7000 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 99 points to choose from.

    Nikon P7000 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Nikon P7000 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon P7000 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon P7000 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon P7000 has a score of 51 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    External Flash Shoe
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P7000 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon P7000 for Street Photography

    Nikon P7000 has a score of 81 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P7000 for Street Photography

    Nikon P7000 for Sports Photography

    Nikon P7000 has a score of 31 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theP7000.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    99 Focus Points
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    200 mm Tele Lens
    RAW shooting capability
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P7000 for Sports Photography

    Nikon P7000 for Daily Photography

    Nikon P7000 has a score of 70 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    7.1X Optical Zoom
    RAW shooting capability
    310g
    Body Thickness 45mm
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P7000 for Daily Photography

    Nikon P7000 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon P7000 has a score of 34 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theP7000.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P7000 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon P7000 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon P7000 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon P7000 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon P7000

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon P7000 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon P7100
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    Canon G12
    Canon G12
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    Nikon P7700
    Nikon P7700
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    Nikon P7800
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    Nikon P1000
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    Canon G11
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    Canon G15
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    Nikon A1000
    Nikon A1000
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    Nikon P7000 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon P7000 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Nikon P7000's price range.

    Nikon P7000 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon P7000 has an Overall Score of 59/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix P7000 is ranked #17 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #341 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #341 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #17 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #6 out of 262 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Compact Cameras
    #26 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #497 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(310g)
    #102 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

    Main Scores
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    Value for Money
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    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon P7000
    Does the Nikon P7000 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon P7000 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon P7000 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon P7000 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon P7000?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon P7000?
    is the Nikon P7000 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon P7000 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon P7000 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon P7000?
    What is the Weight of Nikon P7000?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon P7000?
    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix P7000
    Announced 2010-11-23
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-200 mm (7.1×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-5.6
    Macro Focus Range 2cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (tunnel)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 80%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 6.50 m
    Flash Modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 39
    DxO Color Depth 19.1
    DxO Dynamic Range 10.8
    DxO Low Light ISO 147
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/1.7-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm
    Sensor Area 41.52mm2
    Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Max Boosted ISO 6400
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 99
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 310g
    Physical Dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm
    Battery Life 350 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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