Nikon D7000 vs Canon 60D -- high ISO cage match

Same lens (Zeiss Distagon f/2). Same price (well almost..D7000 is $100 more). Which camera delivers a better low-light result? Give your two cents in the comments.

If video is an important factor in your decision to buy a Nikon D7000 or Canon 60D, this test should give you some insight into the kind of results to expect.

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[majestixblue]

you can always compare, one is better than the other or the other way around... but in real, it's only a slight differences. Go out and make the most of your camera!

[cammackey]

which one was most accurate to the color in real life?

[counterculturecc]

@sjquilicot i havent been able to turn on HI ISO for video on my 60D. only for pictures. perhaps in a future software update considering Canon regularly releases updates for their cameras while nikon doesn't.

[jjlwis]

the audio seems much better on the Canon... is more adjustable than the Nikon?

[Mirrmurr]

The Nikon seems to be clearer and sharper.

[counterculturecc]

@sjquilicot i havent been able to turn on HI ISO for video on my 60D. only for pictures.

[ixKiiNGz]

@jjlwis if audio is truly important than an external mic is the way to go because theyre both mediocre

[ronineditor]

@JoshuaBeeLoved In your opinion. It's not fact bro... that's the problem with this "debate"; both sides "knows" they are right.

[kaao]

is this Havemeyer street in Brooklyn??

[ronineditor]

@JoshuaBeeLoved Cinematic value? By being pitch black? Both are good cameras, it's splitting hairs... Nikon and Canon are miles better than anything else. I hate this Canon vs. Nikon fighting.

[Stormwatch]

@JoshuaBeeLoved Are you really serious? Even D3100 has the lower noise levels in video mode than the MKII. Canon video clips put on youtube or anywhere else are heavily clocked in post, but out of the camera Nikon wins big time.

[DSineBeatzTV]

What did you use to render? was it final cut?

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[Kamisq]

@StevenC889 Bullshit. Canon > Nikon in all cases

[SuperMangn]

The 60d is 699 pounds, the d7000 is 1065 pounds. Canon will also do a rebate deal on the 60d at some point making it around 650 odd to buy. Canon are much better if you are getting the midrange dslr near when they get replaced. Nikon seem miserable when it comes to prices and the d7000 will never drop much in price, they would rather destroy left over cameras than sell them cheap because Nikon CEO is a miserable old twat.