Nikon's P7000 to increase the model number but decrease resolution from the P6000?
By Tim Stevens 
posted August 9th 2010 8:12AM
posted August 9th 2010 8:12AM
posted August 9th 2010 8:12AM
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Bigger sensor + fewer pixels = BIG win, at least in terms of light-gathering capability, and IMO, that's the key issue today.
@CRA1G
I agree completely. We need less MP and more bigger/better sensors for nicer pictures.
@CRA1G
Agree. But I think I will wait for the G12, because the Nikon pX000 doint have a swingable display.
@CRA1G
i would be happy with a 5mp sensor (or hell, even a 4!) with huge receptors. is it really just a marketing thing that the big guys dont do this?
@CRA1G what about Sony's BSI thing?
@CRA1G
and bigger sensor also means shallower DOF for equivalent composition rendering images that look more like coming from a dslr. Also bigger photosites tend to improve the dynamic range and color depth which are critical in raw output post manipulation.
@CRA1G: Agreed. I would like to see a manufacturer advertise sensor density and then maybe the eggheads from marketing can have another number to focus on, except this time they will try to trump each other for lowest sensor density.
@CRA1G That plus a 28-200 lens would really make this a nice little camera.
@CRA1G good thing commenters here are well informed, i don't understand the condescendingly spun headline.
we've been working our assess off to collect those photons
It's nice to see those rare occasions when a camera maker doesn't give in to the pressure if the megapixel war. Resolution isn't everything, and in fact, with these smaller sensors, having more pixels usually does more harm than good. I don't shoot Nikon, but kudos to them. Smart photographers will take the reduced noise of a lower-resolution sensor anyway, even as the masses fall for megapixel tricks.
@aerodave
Indeed. I'm tempted just to buy it out of principle :-)
@aerodave It's amazing how tough it was for Nikon to do this... even Engadget, who knows better, gives this improvement a general 'meh' and a question mark in the headline. The people at a good camera store will know better, but a lot of potential buyers won't appreciate it.
@morcheeba Exactly! Shame on Engadget. The title should have been "P7000 to increase sensor size and low light capability". Instead, they _continue_ to put pressure on the manufacturers by talking about the resolution as if it even matters at all anymore. Don't blame Canon or Nikon for the next crap-fest 18-megapixel point and shoot; tech blogs just don't get it.
@aerodave
Nikon has a history of this... Don't forget how long they kept the D40 on the market -- Even as they brought out the D40x with more pixels. I got the D40 -- I think it takes better pictures (At the cost of cropping flexibility, though)
@Ladderless D40 = Best camera (for the money) ever.
Meh to less pixels! Smart move, Nikon, smart move.
@Pearl Jam
I realise that can be taken in the wrong context - I am all for the P7000 supporting 10mp. No sarcasm intended!
I hope it still have GPS on it. This is a misssing feature on the Canon G series.
@Billy Gun
most intergrated GPS modules in cameras fail to work very well, with long search times and huge power demands. i would prefer a cheaper price and longer battery life without the GPS, or an optional addon GPS module that fits into the flash hotshoe.
@roosta Thanks for the advice, I tought that it was a easy working thing...
I can confirm these specs. one of the stand out features not mentioned is the 720p video recording with stereo sound WITH optical zoom and auto focus while recording.
it also supports RAW and the LCD screen is a high res 3 inch with 920K-dot.
@mcstagger Wow, sounds better than the LX5! Now all we need to see is the G12 which is releasing later this month.
Wow, so does mean that the stupid MP War is finally over??
HA HA HA HA HA.
over
Nikon was never into the MP war, especially with their DSLRs.
I simply can't wait. I have the P6000 and have been LOVING it. Can't wait to buy it's newer sibling! The P6000 is already amazing in low light - what with the newer larger sensor... yeah... totally excited.
Respect! Camera manufacturers are finally cluing in that more pixels =/= better images. Rather than focus on marketing points, they are finally focusing on IQ.
Nice to see this from nikon. But I paid £150 for my d40, yes second hand but still much better than any compact. This is going to be £300+ I imagine more like 400.
Just way expensive IMO. And still slow lens. Meh.
Pixel density, people! Pixel density!
Less megapixels, more electron buckets!