Nikon D200 vs Sony A99 II

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon D200 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D200 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A99 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D200 matches up versus the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 offers outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D200 versus Sony A99 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D200 vs the A99 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D200 and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and A99 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D200 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D200 will be behind in sensor tech.