Nikon D500 vs Sony A77 II

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D500 and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D500 was announced 20 months later than the A77 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D500 matches up vs the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 has external measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D500 compared to the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D500 and A77 II is 56 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and A77 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to result in greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.