Nikon D7100 vs Sony A99 II

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D7100 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A99 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D7100 grades vs the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 has external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D7100 against the A99 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D7100 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D7100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.