Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Released April 2017
- Superseded the Nikon D7200
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- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Launched September 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A99
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D7500 was unveiled 7 months later than the A99 II so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D7500 matches up vs the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A99 II
D7500 | A99 II | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | September 2016 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D7500
A99 II | D7500 | |||
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Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A99 II
D7500 | A99 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D7500 versus the A99 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A99 II is 60 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and A99 II.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D7500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent D7500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-04-12 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1640000 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 399 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 79 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 720g (1.59 pounds) | 849g (1.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 86 | 92 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.0 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1483 | 2317 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | 490 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
Battery model | EN-EL15a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at release | $1,247 | $3,198 |