Nikon D750 vs Sony A900

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D750 versus Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D750 was revealed 5 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D750 grades against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D750 and the A900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and A900 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and A900.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A900 to provide extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern D750 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.