Nikon D7000 vs Sony A57

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon D7000 vs Sony A57, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7000 was launched 21 months before the A57 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D7000 scores vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7000 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7000 has got outer measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D7000 against the A57.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and A57 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and A57.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged D7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.