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differences
Advantages of the Nikon D700
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Yes vs No
Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Yes vs No
1000 shots vs 430 shots
152 lenses vs 21 lenses
2,303 ISO vs 1,016 ISO
400 ms vs 1200 ms
51 vs 25
Pentaprism vs Digital
197 ms vs 223 ms
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-7
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111x59x38 mm vs 147x123x77 mm
1080p @ 60fps vs None
Contrast detection vs None
Yes vs No
100% vs 95%
24 MP vs 12.1 MP
Yes vs No
Yes vs No
Yes vs No
350 g vs 1,074 g
$629.00 vs $3,943.63
10 fps vs 5 fps
1.5" vs 3"
13.4 EV vs 12.2 EV
16,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
24.1 bits vs 23.5 bits
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recommendations
Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price
similarities
Compared to recent digital cameras
Common Strengths
 | Good image quality | |||
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 | High resolution screens | |||
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| Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these |
| Many lenses to choose from |
| Good color depth | |||
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 | Supports RAW |
| Better editing |
 | Self cleaning sensors |
| Avoids dust in your photos |
 | Each supports an external flash |
| Better lighting |
| Viewfinders | |||
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 | Better sensor types |
| Better in low light |
Common Weaknesses
 | No image stabilization |
| Risk of blur |
 | No touchscreens |
| More buttons |
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competitors
Shared Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D7100
Entry-level DSLR
$997 body only
$1,170 - $1,297 with 18-140mm lens
 | Has a slightly larger screen |
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D7000
Entry-level DSLR
$615 body only
$600 - $1,025 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly more lenses available |
 | Has more storage slots |
| Is thicker |
| Is much heavier |
Nikon D5300
Entry-level DSLR
$697 body only
$745 - $797 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slightly larger screen |
| Slightly more lenses available |
| Is thicker |
| Is slightly heavier |
Sony A7
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$1,298 - $1,698 body only
$1,500 - $1,998 with 28-70mm lens
| Has slightly better image quality |
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Is slightly more expensive |
 | Doesn't have a built-in flash |
Canon EOS 7D
Pro DSLR
$999 - $1,000 body only
$1,099 - $1,562 with 28-135mm lens
| Has slightly less shutter lag |
| Slightly more lenses available |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D3200
Entry-level DSLR
$309 - $527 body only
$389 - $447 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly more lenses available |
| Is thicker |
| Is slightly heavier |
Canon EOS 60D
Pro DSLR
$672 - $799 body only
$949 - $1,299 with 18-135mm lens
| Slightly more lenses available |
| Is thicker |
| Is significantly heavier |
Nikon D700 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D610
Pro DSLR
$1,355 - $1,497 body only
$1,897 with 24-85mm lens
| Shoots movies |
| Video autofocus |
| More shutter lag |
| Shorter battery life |
Nikon D750
Pro DSLR
$2,297 body only
$2,997 with 24-120mm lens
| Shoots movies |
| Video autofocus |
Nikon D600
Pro DSLR
$1,330 - $1,345 body only
$1,550 with 50mm lens
| Shoots movies |
| Video autofocus |
| More shutter lag |
| Shorter battery life |
Nikon D800
Pro DSLR
$2,421 - $2,629 body only
| Much higher true resolution |
| Shoots movies |
| Shorter battery life |
| Slightly larger |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Pro DSLR
$2,485 body only
| Shoots movies |
| Significantly higher true resolution |
| Doesn't have a built-in focus motor |
| Fewer focus points |
Sony NEX-7 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Sony Alpha A6000
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$548 body only
$675 - $698 with 16-50mm lens
| Image stabilization |
| Many more focus points |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
| Slightly larger |
Sony Alpha NEX-6
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$590 body only
| Significantly more focus points |
| Better maximum light sensitivity |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
 | Lacks an external mic jack |
Sony NEX-5N
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$200 body only
$803 with 16-50mm lens
| Has a touch screen |
| Better maximum light sensitivity |
| Lacks an external mic jack |
| Significantly lower true resolution |
Sony Alpha NEX-5
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$473 body only
$398 - $475 with 16-50mm lens
| Slightly less startup delay |
| Lighter |
| Much more shutter lag |
| Worse image quality |
Canon EOS M
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$236 body only
$324 - $400 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a touch screen |
| Higher resolution screen |
| Much more shutter lag |
| Significantly worse image quality |
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