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Nikon D700 vs Sony NEX-7
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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
197 ms vs 223 ms
Pentaprism vs Digital
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-7
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111x59x38 mm vs 147x123x77 mm
Contrast detection vs None
1080p @ 60fps vs None
Yes vs No
100% vs 95%
Yes vs No
Yes vs No
Yes vs No
24 MP vs 12.1 MP
350 g vs 1,074 g
$598.00 vs $3,918.63
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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| Interchangeable lenses |
| 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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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
$600 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly more lenses available |
 | Has more storage slots |
| Is thicker |
| Is significantly heavier |
Nikon D5300
Entry-level DSLR
$697 body only
$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 5D Mark III
Pro DSLR
$2,499 body only
$3,099 with 24-105mm lens
| Has a slightly larger screen |
| Has slightly less shutter lag |
| Is much more expensive |
| Doesn't have a built-in flash |
Nikon D3200
Entry-level DSLR
$302 - $557 body only
$379 - $447 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly more lenses available |
| Is thicker |
| Is slightly heavier |
Nikon D5200
Entry-level DSLR
$547 body only
$499 - $647 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly more lenses available |
| Is thicker |
| Is slightly heavier |
Nikon D700 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D610
Pro DSLR
$1,399 - $1,497 body only
$1,997 with 24-85mm lens
| Video autofocus |
| Shoots movies |
| More shutter lag |
| Shorter battery life |
Nikon D750
Pro DSLR
$2,297 body only
$2,997 with 24-120mm lens
| Video autofocus |
| Shoots movies |
Nikon D600
Pro DSLR
$1,357 body only
| Video autofocus |
| Shoots movies |
| More shutter lag |
| Shorter battery life |
Nikon D800
Pro DSLR
$2,416 - $2,612 body only
| Video autofocus |
| Shoots movies |
| Shorter battery life |
| Slightly larger |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Pro DSLR
$2,341 body only
| Shoots movies |
| Significantly better viewfinder coverage |
| 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
$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
$627 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
$449 body only
$803 with 16-50mm lens
| Has a touch screen |
| Better maximum light sensitivity |
| Lacks an external mic jack |
| Lower true resolution |
Sony Alpha A5100
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$448 body only
$598 with 16-50mm lens
| Many more focus points |
| Faster autofocus |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
| Lacks an external mic jack |
Sony Alpha A5000
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$435 - $448 with 16-50mm lens
| Lighter |
| Slightly cheaper |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
| Significantly lower resolution screen |
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