Nikon Df vs Sony A7S
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Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A7S
Df | A7S | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Df
A7S | Df | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A7S
Df | A7S | |||
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Launched | December 2013 | ![]() | April 2014 | Similar 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).
Examine the Nikon Df vs Sony A7S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon Df vs Sony A7S Specifications
Nikon Df | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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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 |