Nikon D7000 vs Sony A700

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D7000 vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7000 was launched 2 years later than the A700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D7000 grades vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D7000 against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7000 and A700.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D7000 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern D7000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.