Nikon D90 vs Sony A700

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D90 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D90 was revealed 10 months later than the A700 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D90 matches up versus the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Nikon D90 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D90 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D90 versus the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and A700.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger D90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.