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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

D7000 Vs D700 - A Reference about IQ of the Two Sony Sensors in Different Formats

View this ISO shootout with crops for the samples made with the two cameras, for the same target and at the same time:-

http://bophot.blogspot.com/2010/10/nikon-d7000-in-d700-kratka-primerjava.html

via the post made at DPR by the tester:-

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=36741443

His remarks are quoted, "Photos are taken in JPG direct from camera, Auto WB.

First set of photos, on the left Noise reduction OFF, on right noise reduction ON.

Second set of photos. Left Nikon D7000 right Niknon D700. Noise reduction ON, setings NORMAL."

Happy measurbation then! Btw, this shootout will give you a brief idea about how the two generations of different Sony sensors in different formats (FF Vs APS-C) are compared for the output IQ.

Update (10-28): The author has updated his blog and posted more comparisons, here it is:-

http://bophot.blogspot.com/2010/10/nikon-d7000-in-d700-kratka-primerjava_27.html

It can be seen from the "animal" shots that D700 still retains more details and actually more resolution as well as better noise structure at higher ISOs. So, Full Frame still rules!
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Anu · 750 weeks ago

First one must notice, that there are in-camera JPGs and almost certainly the cameras processing is not identical - after all, they are from different generations and meant for different markets.

Anyhow, the full frame beats the crop easily at the higher ISOs. The small sensor+jpg-engine is impressive too.
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bandymelis · 750 weeks ago

The D700 certainly performes better in high ISO. In lower ISO there is practically no difference. Still, D700 is too expensive.
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Chris · 750 weeks ago

You may say it's too expensive, but the D700 price tag is the same a Pentax FF would have to carry if it should be profitable.

So who needs FF? Only low-light pixel peepers. Not photographers.

BTW, from the pictures I've seen I'd say the K-5 beats all FF cameras of 2009 hands down.

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RiceHigh 110p · 750 weeks ago

When the D7000 cannot beat the 2008 *FF* D700, how could the "K-5 beats all 2009 FFs"??
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Chris · 750 weeks ago

I just said what I think looking at the pictures. I believe the K-5 is what a modern APS-C camera can be. I personally believe it is capable of better pictures than the comparable-resolution, full-frame Leica M9. Please prove me wrong if you can.

I'm not really an expert in lower-ranging cameras such as D7000 or A-55. But I sure can tell you why the D7000 will never beat the D700 - Nikon needs to protect its top level and most expensive product from their own low-end DSLR.

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RiceHigh 110p · 750 weeks ago

Man, why you always imagine that the K-5 would be different and "far superior", even in the IQ department? What's your ground? Any proof?
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Chris · 750 weeks ago

I have >10k shots on my K7 in 8 months. Had a K10D before. I love the colors, ergonomics, size, weight, lenses, heck, I even like the builtin JPEG conversion. Granted, sometimes pictures are a little soft. Granted, sometimes noise creeps in, especially in dark pixels or strong colors. But overall, "I'm lovin' it".

Meanwhile, I played with a K5 on Photokina. I was able to get inside the Pentax booth, sit down at one of the tables and spent about an hour with the K5 alone. Already knowing the K7, operation was intuitive, so I could focus on the pictures. It was a blast.

Also, I read your blog and followed some of the links. The user reviews on the web also speak a clear language. Everybody is happy with the camera.

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RiceHigh 110p · 750 weeks ago

So what? The head-to-head comparisons in this shootout still all have shown that the old D700 FF 12M sensor still wins the new 16M APS-C sensor of Sony, even in the resolution department at just a little bit higher ISO.
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Chris · 750 weeks ago

You are right, I shouldn't have claimed that a APS-C camera can beat any FF camera in noise or resolution. There are physical limits. Although the new K-5 using the improved sensor and whatnot seems to be scratching those limits.
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I'd still take an excellent, small, weather-sealed APS-C camera over a heavy, bulky, studio FF any day...
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Henry · 743 weeks ago

You're also forgetting the UI. The Dx00 bodies have ten times the number of buttons and switches. No more going to the menu system for changes. This alone makes the other bodies more suited toward heavy-duty shooting. Then, there's the autofocus...

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