Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Announced March 2015
- Superseded the Nikon D7100
- Successor is Nikon D7500
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7S II
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe D7200 was announced 11 months later than the A7S so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D7200 scores versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7200 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony A7S
D7200 | A7S | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | April 2014 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon D7200
A7S | D7200 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony A7S
D7200 | A7S | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 provides exterior dimensions 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 A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D7200 and the A7S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and A7S.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D7200 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D7200 will render extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger D7200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-03-02 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Total lenses | 309 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765g (1.69 pounds) | 489g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,100 | $1,998 |