Nikon D500 vs Sony A700

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D500 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D500 was revealed 8 years after the A700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D500 grades vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D500 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D500 against the A700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D500 and A700 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and A700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent D500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.