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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Announced December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A700

 D7500 A700 
AnnouncedApril 2017December 2007More recent by 114 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D7500

 A700 D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A700

 D7500 A700 
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).

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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.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography details
Sony A700 Street photography details
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Sony A700
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography information
Sony A700 Travel photography information
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography info
Sony A700 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Sony A700
 Nikon D7500Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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