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Nikon D600 vs Sony A700

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced November 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
  • Replacement is Nikon D610
Sony A700
(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
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D600 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and A700 (12MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The D600 was unveiled 4 years after the A700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the D600 grades vs the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Sony A700

 D600 A700 
IntroducedNovember 2012December 2007More modern by 60 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D600

 A700 D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Sony A700

 D600 A700 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D600 enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D600 versus the A700.

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and A700 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and A700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D600 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D600 will provide greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern D600 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
Sony A700 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D600
Street photography with Sony A700
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography features
Sony A700 Sports photography features
70
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
66
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D600
Landscape photography with Sony A700
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging features
Sony A700 Vlogging features
30
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D600 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Sony A700
 Nikon D600Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D600 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-11-13 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 768 gr (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 66
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 11.9
DXO Low light score 2980 581
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $1,900 $1,000