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Nikon D780 vs Sony A700

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon D750
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
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D780 vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and A700 (12MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D780 was revealed 12 years after the A700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D780 scores against the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sony A700

 D780 A700 
IntroducedJanuary 2020December 2007More modern by 147 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k920kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D780

 A700 D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sony A700

 D780 A700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 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).

See the Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D780 compared to the A700.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and A700 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and A700.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D780 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D780 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher D780 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D780
Portrait photography with Sony A700
86
focusing manually
MP count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
71
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography information
Sony A700 Sports photography information
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (2,260 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography information
Sony A700 Travel photography information
71
great battery (2,260 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count great (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (2,260 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Sony A700
 Nikon D780Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D780 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-01-07 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,359k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 grams (1.85 pounds) 768 grams (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 2260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15b NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $2,297 $1,000