Canon EOS Kiss X10i vs Nikon D7000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X10i and Nikon D7000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss X10i

Nikon D7000

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss X10i is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D7000 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss X10i were released 2020 and Nikon D7000 was released 2010. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss X10i	2020
Nikon D7000	2010

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X10i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D7000 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss X10i	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D7000	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X10i has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7000 has 16,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X10i	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon D7000	16,2 MP 16084992 pixels 4928 x 3264

Canon EOS Kiss X10i has a 49 % larger resolution than Nikon D7000. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X10i	100-25600
Nikon D7000	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X10i
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X10i can shoot up to 7,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7000 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X10i	7,5
Nikon D7000	6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss X10i and Nikon D7000 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D7000 weighs 780 gr (equal to 1.72 lb) which is 51% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X10i and its 515 gr (or 1.14 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X10i	515 gr 1.14 lb
Nikon D7000	780 gr 1.72 lb