Nikon Df vs Nikon D800 vs Sony A7 / A7R Specs Comparison

Here is the full specs comparison of Nikon Df, Nikon D800, Sony A7 / A7R. You can take a look at the key differences between the three cameras.

Nikon Df, Nikon D800 and Sony A7 / A7R are all best full-frame cameras with the largest sensors, the most megapixels, the highest quality components.

Nikon Df, could be called over-ambitious, is the best enthusiast full-frame DSLR Camera with Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Nikon Df uses dedicated mechanical controls similar to those used on mechanical 35mm film SLR camera and has an appearance similar to the Nikon FE and Nikon FM film cameras. Just like Nikon D4, Nikon Df gets 89 Sensor Score at DxOMark.

Nikon D800 is considered as best high-resolution full-frame DSLR camera and one of the most-important DSLR cameras in Nikon history. The full-frame 36.3-megapixel Nikon D800 is Nikon’s highest resolution camera ever and can produce outstanding image and video quality in almost all conditions.

Sony A7 and Sony A7R are considered as the best full-frame mirrorless cameras. And they are world’s first full frame mirrorless cameras announced at the end of 2013. With full-frame 36MP sensor, Sony A7 and A7R can offer superb image quality, compact size, light weight and and relatively low price. See best lenses for Sony A7 / A7R.

Nikon Df vs Nikon D800 vs Sony A7 / A7R Specs Comparison

Feature Nikon Df Nikon D800/E Sony A7/A7R
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 36 MP A7: 24 MPA7R: 36 MP
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size 36 x 23.9 mm 35.9 x 24 mm A7: 35.8 x 23.9 mmA7R: 35.9 x 24
Sensor Type Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
AA Filter Yes D800: YesD800E: No A7: YesA7R: No
Image Size 4928 x 3280 7360 x 4912 A7: 6000 x 4000A7R: 7360 x 4912
Image Processor Expeed 3 Expeed 3 Bionz X
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x 0.7x 0.71x
Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Shutter Durability 200,000
Native ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-12,800 ISO 100-6,400 ISO 100-25,600
Boosted ISO Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 12,800-25,600
Continuous Shooting Speed 5.5 FPS 4,6 FPS A7: 5 FPSA7R: 4 FPS
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec
Autofocus System 39 points 51 points 117 points
LCD Size 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD 3.0″ Tilting TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution 921,000 dots 921,000 dots 1,230,000 dots
Video Output H.264, MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Exposure Compensation ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing ±3 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) ±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes Yes Yes
Timelapse recording No Yes No
GPS No Optional No
Built-in Wi-Fi No No Yes
Built-in Flash No Yes No
USB Version 2.0 3.0 2.0
Battery EN-EL14/EN-EL14a EN-EL15 NP-FW50
Battery Life 1,400 shots (CIPA) 900 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67 mm 146 x 123 x 82 mm 127 x 94 x 48 mm
Weight 760g 900g A7: 474gA7R: 465g
MSRP Price $2,747
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D800: $2,899
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D800E: $3,015
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A7: $1,698
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A7R: $2,298
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