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Nikon Df vs Sony A700

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
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Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Df and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the Df (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Df was introduced 6 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Df scores vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A700

 Df A700 
LaunchedDecember 2013December 2007More recent by 74 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon Df

 A700 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A700

 Df A700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Df against the A700.

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Df and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and A700.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Df using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Df will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Df will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography highlights
Sony A700 Portrait photography highlights
78
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography highlights
Sony A700 Street photography highlights
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography highlights
Sony A700 Sports photography highlights
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
60
good battery (1,400 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (1,400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging factors
Sony A700 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Nikon Df vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sony A700
 Nikon DfSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Df Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-12-20 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 11.9
DXO Low light score 3279 581
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $2,747 $1,000