Nikon D200 vs Sony A77

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D200 vs Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was brought out 6 years before the A77 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D200 grades vs the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D200 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D200 vs the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and A77 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and A77.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 to give you more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.