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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(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
Sony A77 II
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony A77 II

 D7200 A77 II 
RevealedMarch 2015May 2014Newer by 10 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D7200

 A77 II D7200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 resolution1229k1229kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (1,110 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography advice
Sony A77 II Travel photography advice
68
good battery power (1,110 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 II Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (1,110 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
30
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sony A77 II
 Nikon D7200Sony SLT-A77 II
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