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Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700

Portability
57
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Nikon D780 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
96
Overall
81

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D750
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Revealed July 2023
  • Succeeded the Sony A6600
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D780 (25MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is very similar but the D780 (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D780 was announced 4 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the D780 grades versus the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sony A6700

 D780 A6700 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kSharper display (+1319k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon D780

 A6700 D780 
RevealedJuly 2023January 2020Newer by 42 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sony A6700

 D780 A6700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D780 offers outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D780 versus the A6700.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and A6700 is 57 and 75 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and A6700.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D780 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6700 will offer more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D780 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D780
Street photography with Sony A6700
71
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
83
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (2,260 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
86
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography details
Sony A6700 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (2,260 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
84
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D780
Landscape photography with Sony A6700
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (2,260 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging features
Sony A6700 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Sony A6700
 Nikon D780Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D780 Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-01-07 2023-07-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 759
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Number of lenses 309 199
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 grams (1.85 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2260 shots 570 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15b NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,297 $1,399