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Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon D7100 and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was manufactured 19 months later than the A77 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D7100 grades vs the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sony A77

 D7100 A77 
AnnouncedApril 2013October 2011More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Nikon D7100

 A77 D7100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sony A77

 D7100 A77 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 features physical measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7100 and Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D7100 vs the A77.

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and A77.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger D7100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7100
Street photography with Sony A77
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography features
Sony A77 Travel photography features
66
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
weather sealing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Sony A77
 Nikon D7100Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D7100 Sony SLT-A77
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-25 2011-10-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 19
Cross focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
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) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lb) 732 grams (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 78
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 13.2
DXO Low light score 1256 801
Other
Battery life 950 photos 470 photos
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $800 $900