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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D90
  • Replacement is Nikon D7100
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D7000 versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the D7000 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D7000 was launched 8 months later than the A850 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D7000 matches up against the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sony A850

 D7000 A850 
LaunchedNovember 2010April 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Nikon D7000

 A850 D7000 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sony A850

 D7000 A850 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 provides outside measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Sony A850 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).

Compare the Nikon D7000 versus Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D7000 against the A850.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and A850.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D7000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern D7000 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A850 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography features
Sony A850 Street photography features
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7000
Sports photography with Sony A850
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 Landscape photography details
Sony A850 Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no liveview feature
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging factors
Sony A850 Vlogging factors
29
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Sony A850
 Nikon D7000Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D7000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-11-30 2010-04-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 39 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 79
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 12.2
DXO Low light rating 1167 1415
Other
Battery life 1050 shots 880 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $1,049 $0