Nikon Df vs Sony A700

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Df Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

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.

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

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.