Nikon D300 vs Sony A700

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D300 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D300 was revealed 3 months after the A700 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D300 scores vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D300 features physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D300 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D300 vs the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300 and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300 and A700.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.