Nikon D7200 vs Sony A99

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D7200 versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the D7200 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7200 was announced 2 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D7200 matches up vs the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7200 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 has outer dimensions 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 A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7200 versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D7200 and the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and A99.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D7200 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent D7200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.