Upgrade Guide

Nikon D810→Nikon D7000

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D810

£348

2014

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7000

£115 (-£233)

2010

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The D7000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D810. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D810	D7000
Price	£348	£115
Released	2014	2010	↓
Sensor	36.3MP full-frame CMOS	16.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	36MP	16MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/24, 720p/30
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~1200 shots (CIPA)	~1050 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	980g (with battery)	780g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD	Dual SD slots

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