Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 II

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7100 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7100 was revealed 13 months earlier than the A77 II making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the D7100 scores versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7100 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are available at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 has external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D7100 and the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and A77 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged D7100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.