Nikon Df vs Sony A7 IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon Df and Sony A7 IV, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Df was revealed 8 years earlier than the A7 IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Df scores vs the A7 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon Df Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Df comes with exterior measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Df and the A7 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Df and A7 IV is 59 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and A7 IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A7 IV to produce extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Df will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.