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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D7200 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and A700 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was launched 7 years later than the A700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D7200 scores vs the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony A700

 D7200 A700 
LaunchedMarch 2015December 2007Fresher by 88 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D7200

 A700 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony A700

 D7200 A700 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7200 versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D7200 and the A700.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and A700.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D7200 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D7200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A700 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography advice
Sony A700 Sports photography advice
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7200
Travel photography with Sony A700
68
good battery life (1,110 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sony A700
 Nikon D7200Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D7200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-03-02 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 765 gr (1.69 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 11.9
DXO Low light rating 1333 581
Other
Battery life 1110 photographs -
Battery style 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 (two slots) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $1,100 $1,000