Nikon D3 vs Sony A700
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Nikon D3 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Announced April 2008
- Successor is Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Replacement is Sony A77
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Nikon D3 vs Sony A700 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D3 and Sony A700, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D3 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the D3 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe D3 was unveiled 5 months after the A700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the D3 grades versus the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Nikon D3 vs Sony A700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Sony A700
| D3 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D3
| A700 | D3 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3 and Sony A700
| D3 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2008 |  | December 2007 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3 has got outer measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D3 and Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D3 versus the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3 and A700 is 50 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D3 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3 and A700.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The D3 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.
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Nikon D3 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Nikon D3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-04-18 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1300 gr (2.87 lb) | 768 gr (1.69 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 81 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 2290 | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 4300 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $5,450 | $1,000 |
