Canon/Nikon - What is better for taking pictures of people and sports?

Nikon d7000 or Canon 60d

Canon 60d is better
big different in price for no good reason

Canon people say… CANON!

Nikon people say… NIKON!

How does that help you?

Go and handle each camera, Nikon d7000, and the Canon 60d. Which is easier to SEE through? Most important point. Which has the least "stuff" in the viewfinder? Which camera is most comfortable to YOU and you can reach controls easily? Which has all the accessories you will ever need? Do you have a specialty that may not be covered in one brand vs. The other brand in terms of capabilities or accessories?

You have done the work of choosing the two cameras you like., Which one best fits your needs?

I would suggest the Nikon over the Canon, here's why:

Although the Canon has a flip out screen, a slightly higher screen resolution (1040k vs. 920k), and about an extra megapixel (17.9 vs. 16.1) as well as being slightly lighter (755g vs 780g) it lacks many of the features that many photographers enjoy.

The Nikon has a significantly better dynamic range leading to better images, as well as a greater color depth (the Nikon can "see" about 2.5x more color).

The video mode on the Nikon is much better with contrast detection and auto focus. The view finder is larger for an increased field of view and it also has an extra storage slot for more photos.

If you are taking pictures outdoors, the D7000 is weather sealed to be more terrible, has a faster burst shot being able to take 6 pictures in a second instead of 5.

Additionally, the D7000 has about 2 microseconds less of shutter lag, meaning that there's less time between when you press the button and take the picture.

As well, the Nikon goes for a about $350 less.

Hm, you know these cameras are more than $1000 yet most people buying them have some basic knowledge and realize that cameras aren't really made that they make people look nice. A DSLR is a DSLR.

60D is cheaper, has fewer AF points and that would be it. The D7000 is also built a bit better, but image quality is the same.

Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/