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Nikon Df vs Sony A77

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(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
  • Introduced December 2013
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • Newer Model is Sony A77 II
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Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon Df versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the Df (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Df was manufactured 2 years later than the A77 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Df scores against the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A77

 Df A77 
AnnouncedDecember 2013October 2011Fresher by 27 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Nikon Df

 A77 Df 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A77

 Df A77 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df offers outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Df versus Sony A77 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Df against the A77.

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Df and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and A77.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Df because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A77 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Df should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography features
Sony A77 Portrait photography features
78
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography factors
Sony A77 Street photography factors
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography info
Sony A77 Travel photography info
60
great battery (1,400 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (470 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Df
Vlogging with Sony A77
9
no video
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Nikon Df vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sony A77
 Nikon DfSony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Df Sony SLT-A77
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-12-20 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 19
Cross type focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 78
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.2
DXO Low light rating 3279 801
Other
Battery life 1400 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,747 $900