One more visual proof the Nikon D7000 is using a Sony sensor.
Chipworks.com ripped the new Nikon D7000 and discovered that it comes equipped with a DX format (APS-C) sensor fabricated by Sony, the IMX071 (click here to see the image).. That explains why the Sony A580 and the Nikon D7000 scored the same result at DxOmark. Now you will say “ok, we already knew that“! But you know, Nikon is officially stating that their sensors are somewhat “different” than Sony sensors. After that D7000 massacre we can say that their statement isn’t correct!
P.S.: his image sensor features a pixel size of 4.8 µm x 4.8 µm (as seen in the Bayer patterned RGB color filters). The sensor displays improvements in pixel layout and process features, as compared to previous generations of Sony DSLR sensors.
Via Nikonrumors
Ryan
3 years ago |Typo. Same scores at DxO as the A580. Sensor is presumed to also be the same in the A55.
Rob
3 years ago |Yes, 580 and A55, not 850.
admin
3 years ago |ops! Corrected!
MP
3 years ago |don´t take me wrong, I like Nikon and I´m happy that they use good equipment but I have to laugh of those “hogan’s”
Neonsquare
3 years ago |Yeah – who doesn’t remember the howling about Nikon using “their own” sensor in the D7000.
Josh
3 years ago |It took this long for someone to dissect the thing? Camera guys seem to be a little behind the curve when it comes to the rest of the gadget world
Panfruit
3 years ago |Is there a 12 & 14 bit difference? Why?
Joel
3 years ago |Nikon use a 14bit analogue to digital conversion process whereas Sony use a 12bit conversion for the A55 and A580.
Nikon may use the Sony sensor itself, but they have clearly engineered their own conversion and processing circuitry and likely also custom anti aliasing filters.
Panfruit
3 years ago |Ah, k. THanks!
GH
3 years ago |There is more to a sensor than the base silicon. Power conditioning in the camera, supporting electronics, CFA, AA, etc, are all different amongst brands and leads to varying performance.
Rob
3 years ago |Yes, all well and good, but my knowledgeable camera store representative took the A900 and D3X out for a few test drives, and couldn’t discern any differences in the output. He’s a die hard Nikon man, so it was tough for him to admit it.
Joel2
3 years ago |Aside from the metering, auto focus points, battery pack, lens system, flash system etc etc
Sky_walker
3 years ago |“But you know, Nikon is officially stating that their sensors are somewhat “different” than Sony sensors. After that D7000 massacre we can say that their statement isn’t correct!” – Different doesn’t have to mean better. It’s just what it is… different.
Myst
3 years ago |Nikon said a while ago that they want to make their own sensors for APSC, cause their sensors are better, after the performance output from this 16mp sensor, i doubt they will ever catch up with Sony. In the end i hope Nikon, Pentax, Fuji still buy sensors from Sony, so that we can get lower prices for out own Sony cameras
RB
3 years ago |No, it was NIKON itself who spread the word on their web page that they would have developed their own sensor. Now they have changed the wording a bit (and talk only about “Nikon DX-Format”
):
Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor [NEW]
Approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor realizes stunning image details and a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400.
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d7000/index.htm
Adi
3 years ago |You can add Leica also now for using Sony sensors (in some cameras).
alex
3 years ago |my leica for sure isn´t .. mine is still old school 35mm format..i´ve never liked digital leica´s.. i prefer 35mm film leica´s..but that is my humble opinion ofcourse..
rt3
3 years ago |wow! i mean WOW!!! big blow to any die-hard NIKON users who can’t accept this news. got two words for y’all. “SUCK IT!!!”
Panfruit
3 years ago |Don’t be silly, I don’t see how this is a blow to anyone.
Soon as Sony has cameras that can actually compete with Nikon’s, then let’s talk (i hope they one day do! soon!).
rt3
3 years ago |@panfruit, my denying friend just like every one that denies this news, even if you tweak it to make better (which i agree) it still came from Sony’s factory. Agree?! i think so.
Panfruit
3 years ago |Your point being?
rt3
3 years ago |you know the point and everyone just have to accept it. thus i say “suck it”, in DX format lol.