Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P7700 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P7700Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP7700A850
Camera formatMid-SizedPro SLR
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119156
Width (mm)5082
Height (mm)73117
Weight (g)397850
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon P7100-
SuccessorNikon P7800-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)12.224.6
Sensor format1/1.7 inch35mm
Sensor area (mm²)43.32861.6
Sensor width (mm)7.635.9
Sensor height (mm)5.724
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.95.94
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1
Aspect ratio4:33:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5379
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.123.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.712.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1911,415
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)
  • 1984 x 1320(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1928(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4400 x 2472(10.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4400 x 2936(12.9 mp 3:2)
  • 6048 x 3408(20.6 mp other)
  • 6048 x 4032(24.4 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)8.93
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 elements-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 200.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00-
Zoom ratio (x)7.1-
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.50-
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)50-
Filter thread (mm)40-
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 tracking9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8.
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder type-SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.74
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)1019
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80200
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, SAuto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 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 (3)
  • 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, Food-
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
-
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.)-
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
  • optional wired or wireless
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)1.510.4
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.250.5
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-23
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)8.93
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)623
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)0.53-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.340.15
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.140.07
Startup time (s)1.80.5
Play -> record time (s)2.10.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-880
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fm500h 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
  • image data lightbox sr
  • picture motion browser (windows only).
  • remote camera control (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 modeCost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included.



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