Nikon D7100 vs Sony A850

Lets look closer at the Nikon D7100 versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively close but the D7100 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The D7100 was released 3 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D7100 matches up vs the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7100 comes with external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D7100 against the A850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and A850.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D7100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A850 will render more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern D7100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.