Nikon D700 vs Sony A77 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D700 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D700 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A77 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the D700 matches up vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D700 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 has outer measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D700 compared to the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and A77 II is 54 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and A77 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D700 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A77 II will deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.