Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Older Model is Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched May 2014
- Replaced the Sony A77

Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon D750 and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty well matched but the D750 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

The D750 was launched 4 months after the A77 II so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D750 matches up versus the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A77 II
D750 | A77 II | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D750
A77 II | D750 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A77 II
D750 | A77 II | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2014 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 comes with exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D750 and Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D750 vs the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and A77 II is 57 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and A77 II.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The D750 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Nikon D750 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D750 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840 gr (1.85 pounds) | 647 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2956 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 images | 480 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,000 | $1,198 |