Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Released March 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon D7100
- Later Model is Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Launched September 2016
- Older Model is Sony A99
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony A99 II
| D7200 | A99 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D7200
| A99 II | D7200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | March 2015 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony A99 II
| D7200 | A99 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1229k | Equal display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
| Nikon D7200 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D7200 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2015-03-02 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 4 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 42MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 399 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | 79 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 849 gr (1.87 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 87 | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 25.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1333 | 2317 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1110 pictures | 490 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $1,100 | $3,198 |