Nikon D610 vs Sony A77

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D610 and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty close but the D610 (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The D610 was revealed 24 months later than the A77 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D610 scores versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D610 & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D610 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 comes with physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D610 and Sony A77 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D610 compared to the A77.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and A77 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and A77.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The D610 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more recent D610 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.