Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Succeeded the Nikon D7200
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- 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
- Announced December 2007
- Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Replacement is Sony A77
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and A700 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D7500 was released 9 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D7500 grades vs the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A700
D7500 | A700 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | December 2007 | More recent by 114 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D7500
A700 | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A700
D7500 | A700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 offers physical dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D7500 and the A700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and A700.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D7500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern D7500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-04-12 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | 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 | 720 grams (1.59 lb) | 768 grams (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1483 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Price at release | $1,247 | $1,000 |