Nikon D600 vs Sony A77 II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D600 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly close but the D600 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The D600 was launched 18 months prior to the A77 II making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D600 grades against the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D600 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 comes with physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Nikon D600 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D600 versus the A77 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and A77 II is 56 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The D600 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The older D600 will be behind in sensor tech.