Nikon D700 vs Sony RX1R

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D700 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D700 was launched 5 years before the RX1R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D700 grades versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 comes with physical dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D700 against the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D700 and RX1R is 54 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D700 and RX1R.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony RX1R to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.