Nikon D800 vs Sony A700

Lets look closer at the Nikon D800 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and A700 (12MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D800 was unveiled 4 years after the A700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D800 grades vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D800 versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D800 against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and A700 is 54 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and A700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D800 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800 will render extra detail having an extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer D800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.