Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
- Old Model is Nikon D7100
- Successor is Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Replaced the Sony A77

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D7200 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The D7200 was manufactured 10 months after the A77 II so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the D7200 grades versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7200 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony A77 II
D7200 | A77 II | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | May 2014 | Newer by 10 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D7200
A77 II | D7200 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony A77 II
D7200 | A77 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 has got external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D7200 versus Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D7200 versus the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and A77 II.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger D7200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-03-02 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
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 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 79 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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 | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 647g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 images | 480 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at release | $1,100 | $1,198 |