Nikon D7000 vs Sony A77

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D7000 and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7000 was unveiled 10 months prior to the A77 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D7000 matches up against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7000 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7000 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D7000 versus the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A77 to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.