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Nikon D810 vs Sony A700

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D800
  • Refreshed by Nikon D850
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon D810 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and A700 (12MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D810 was brought out 6 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D810 scores vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sony A700

 D810 A700 
LaunchedJune 2014December 2007Fresher by 80 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D810

 A700 D810 

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sony A700

 D810 A700 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D810 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D810 and the A700.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and A700 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and A700.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D810 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D810 will result in extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern D810 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography info
Sony A700 Street photography info
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography advice
Sony A700 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D810
Travel photography with Sony A700
63
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography details
Sony A700 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
28
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980g)
9
no video
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Sony A700
 Nikon D810Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-06-26 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 980 gr (2.16 pounds) 768 gr (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 66
DXO Color Depth score 25.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.9
DXO Low light score 2853 581
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $1,999 $1,000