Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P7700 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P7700Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP7700A700
Camera formatMid-SizedPro SLR
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119142
Width (mm)5080
Height (mm)73105
Weight (g)397690
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon P7100-
SuccessorNikon P7800-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)12.212.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)43.32369.72
Sensor width (mm)7.623.7
Sensor height (mm)5.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.95.55
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5366
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.122.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)191581
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 3104 x 1744(5.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3104 x 2064(6.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw+jpeg
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.94.9
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)120-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 13 elements in 10 groups, inc. 2 ED elementsSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 200.0027.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.0018.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.13.88
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5038
Filter thread (mm)4055
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking11-area TTL phase detection; 10 line type sensors, center is twin-cross type; with eye-start AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder type-SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.9x, 25mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.6
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1012
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, Auto (80-200), Auto (80-400), Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 and Hi 1=6400 (available when using P, S100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; boost to 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 1 (normal)
  • auto 2 (warm)
  • cloudy
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fine tune by kelvin color temperature setting
  • flash
  • fluorescent (1/2/3)
  • incandescent
  • manual (3 presets)
  • 500k to 9
  • 900k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature from 2
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot; metering can be focus-coupled40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, FoodPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • commander
  • fill flash
  • manual (1/64 - full power)
  • rear curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • automatic
  • fill
  • manual
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 10m (1ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.); [T]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 18ft.)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe (iTTL)Hot shoe, PC-sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)86-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ir or wired remote
  • wireless rmt-dslr1 included
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • accessory port
  • mini hdmi
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-c minijack
  • multi-connector
  • remote terminal
  • sync termimal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.510.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.250.48
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.56-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.94.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)613
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.18
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.530.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.340.2
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.490.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.140.07
Startup time (s)1.80.6
Play -> record time (s)2.10.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.41
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-650
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • image data converter sr ver.2.0
  • image data lightbox sr ver.1.0
  • picture motion browser ver.2.1.02 (windows only).
  • remote camera control ver.1.0 (all windows & macintosh)
Os compatibility-
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFast f/2-4 lens, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD movies using Auto, Manual, Aperture-priority or Custom movie modeSuper SteadyShot® Image Stabilization; Anti-Dust Technology; Bionz™ Image Processor; Eye-Start® Autofocus System



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