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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5100
  • Successor is Nikon D5300
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Newer Model is Sony A77 II
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D5200 versus Sony A77, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5200 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5200 was revealed 19 months after the A77 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D5200 scores versus the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A77

 D5200 A77 
LaunchedMay 2013October 2011More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Nikon D5200

 A77 D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A77

 D5200 A77 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5200 versus the A77.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5200 and A77.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher D5200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Sony A77
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5200
Street photography with Sony A77
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography features
Sony A77 Sports photography features
61
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (500 per charge)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography advice
Sony A77 Travel photography advice
69
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
low battery (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
Landscape photography with Sony A77
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (500 shots)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (470 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5200
Vlogging with Sony A77
71
selfie friendly screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Sony A77
 Nikon D5200Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D5200 Sony SLT-A77
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-05-16 2011-10-25
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 19
Cross focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 732 grams (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 78
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 13.2
DXO Low light score 1284 801
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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