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Nikon D700 vs Sony A900

Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • New Model is Nikon D800E
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A99
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Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D700 and Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D700 was brought out around the same time to the A900 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D700 matches up vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Sony A900

 D700 A900 

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon D700

 A900 D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Sony A900

 D700 A900 
IntroducedOctober 2008October 2008Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 enjoys physical measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D700 and the A900.

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D700 and A900 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and A900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A900 to show more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D700
Portrait photography with Sony A900
64
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
72
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography advice
Sony A900 Street photography advice
53
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,074 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery power (1,000 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery power (1,000 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (1,074g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography factors
Sony A900 Landscape photography factors
67
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging information
Sony A900 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D700 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Sony A900
 Nikon D700Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-07 2008-10-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2832 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 1074g (2.37 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.3
DXO Low light score 2303 1431
Other
Battery life 1000 images 880 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $2,700 $2,736