Nikon Df vs Sony A6700
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Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Released December 2013
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Revealed July 2023
- Replaced the Sony A6600

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Nikon Df versus Sony A6700, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the Df (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Df was launched 10 years earlier than the A6700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Df matches up against the A6700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Df & Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A6700
Df | A6700 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon Df
A6700 | Df | |||
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Revealed | July 2023 | ![]() | December 2013 | More modern by 116 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A6700
Df | A6700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Df has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Df versus Sony A6700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Df and the A6700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and A6700 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and A6700.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Df because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A6700 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Df will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Nikon Df | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Df | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-12-20 | 2023-07-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 26 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 759 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sony E |
Total lenses | 309 | 199 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3.2" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 89 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3279 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1400 photographs | 570 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $2,747 | $1,399 |