Nikon Coolpix P7000

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
    • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix P7xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix P7xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon P7800
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    		November
    2013    		 12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P7700
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    		May
    2013    		 12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P7100
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    		February
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P7000 November
    2010    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix P7800 vs Coolpix P7700 vs Coolpix P7100 vs Coolpix P7000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7000.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Successor

    In 2012 Nikon Coolpix P7000 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P7100. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix P7000 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix P7100 vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.3 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 165 vs 147
    Higher DxO Color Depth 19.4 vs 19.1
    Higher DxO Overall Score 41 vs 39
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix P7100 vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
    Lower DxO Dynamic Range 10.7 vs 10.8
    Heavier 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz) vs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Coolpix P7100.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.


    Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 80% coverage.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 640 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7000.

    Nikon P7800
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.2 MP

    Nikon P7100
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    1/1.7-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon P7700
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Panasonic S1H
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Pentax Q10
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.4 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix P7000's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 has dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77"). It weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    114 mm (4.49")

    77 mm (3.03")

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    77 mm (3.03")

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    45 mm (1.77")

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    Nikon Coolpix P7000 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix P7000 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

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    Nikon Coolpix P7000 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Nikon Coolpix P7000 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7000 and give score of 63 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 58 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39

    Photo

    GOOD
    74

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 74 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   99 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 63 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    73

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Nikon Coolpix P7000 a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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