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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was launched 5 years before the A6600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the D7200 matches up versus the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony A6600

 D7200 A6600 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Nikon D7200

 A6600 D7200 
LaunchedAugust 2019March 2015Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony A6600

 D7200 A6600 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 provides outside measurements 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 A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D7200 and the A6600.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and A6600 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older D7200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography info
Sony A6600 Street photography info
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography details
Sony A6600 Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 shots)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7200
Vlogging with Sony A6600
30
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sony A6600
 Nikon D7200Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D7200 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-03-02 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 425
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Number of lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 1333 1497
Other
Battery life 1110 photographs 810 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,100 $1,198