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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D90
  • Later Model is Nikon D7100
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the D7000 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The D7000 was introduced 2 years after the A900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D7000 scores against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sony A900

 D7000 A900 
ReleasedNovember 2010October 2008More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon D7000

 A900 D7000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sony A900

 D7000 A900 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 offers external dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D7000 compared to the A900.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and A900 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and A900.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D7000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will result in greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D7000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
Portrait photography with Sony A900
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography advice
Sony A900 Sports photography advice
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography info
Sony A900 Travel photography info
66
good battery (1,050 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
54
weather proof
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 Landscape photography advice
Sony A900 Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
29
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Sony A900
 Nikon D7000Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D7000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-30 2008-10-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.3
DXO Low light score 1167 1431
Other
Battery life 1050 photographs 880 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,049 $2,736