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Nikon Df vs Sony A7S

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Df vs Sony A7S, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Df was released 3 months before the A7S so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Df matches up against the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A7S

 Df A7S 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Df

 A7S Df 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k921kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A7S

 Df A7S 
LaunchedDecember 2013April 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df provides physical measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Df versus the A7S.

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Df and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and A7S.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Df to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography factors
Sony A7S Street photography factors
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (489 grams)
above average ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Df
Sports photography with Sony A7S
69
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (1,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography features
Sony A7S Travel photography features
60
good battery life (1,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
lighter than competition (489g)
environment sealing
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography features
Sony A7S Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (489 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sony A7S
 Nikon DfSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Df Sony Alpha A7S
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-12-20 2014-04-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 409600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 25
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 87
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.2
DXO Low light rating 3279 3702
Other
Battery life 1400 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,747 $1,998