Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was brought out 3 years after the A77 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D7200 matches up vs the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D7200 versus the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer D7200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.