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Nikon Df vs Sony A6700

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(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
Sony A6700
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A6700

 Df A6700 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon Df

 A6700 Df 
RevealedJuly 2023December 2013More modern by 116 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 size comparison

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

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography features
Sony A6700 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
83
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Df
Street photography with Sony A6700
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
83
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography features
Sony A6700 Sports photography features
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
86
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography highlights
Sony A6700 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery (1,400 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
84
great battery pack (570 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography details
Sony A6700 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging factors
Sony A6700 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
84
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
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Nikon Df vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sony A6700
 Nikon DfSony Alpha a6700
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