Nikon D5300 vs Sony A77 II

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D5300 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5300 was revealed 3 months prior to the A77 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D5300 matches up vs the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5300 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D5300 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D5300 vs the A77 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and A77 II is 68 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and A77 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.