Nikon D810A vs Sony A700
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Successor is Sony A77
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Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D810A versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and A700 (12MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D810A was announced 7 years after the A700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D810A grades against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sony A700
| D810A | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | December 2007 | More modern by 87 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D810A
| A700 | D810A |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sony A700
| D810A | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810A has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D810A versus the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and A700.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D810A with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D810A will show more detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D810A provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D810A | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2007-12-19 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXPEED 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,229k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 880g (1.94 pounds) | 768g (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 Overall 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 | 1200 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail price | $3,800 | $1,000 |