Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D7200 was announced 18 months prior to the A99 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the D7200 matches up against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7200 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 enjoys 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) and the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D7200 vs the A99 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D7200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 II will show greater detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older D7200 will be behind in sensor tech.