Nikon Df vs Sony A77 II
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Nikon Df vs Sony A77 II 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
- Introduced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A77
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Df versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the Df (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Df was introduced 5 months earlier than the A77 II and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Df grades against the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A77 II
| Df | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon Df
| A77 II | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A77 II
| Df | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2013 |  | May 2014 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon Df vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Df against the A77 II.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Df and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and A77 II.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Df having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A77 II will offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Nikon Df vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Nikon Df | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Df | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-12-20 | 2014-05-21 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lb) | 647 gr (1.43 lb) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | 89 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3279 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1400 photos | 480 photos |
| 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 (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $2,747 | $1,198 |