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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon D7200
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A99 II

 D7500 A99 II 
LaunchedApril 2017September 2016More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D7500

 A99 II D7500 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A99 II

 D7500 A99 II 
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).

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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.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A99 II is 60 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography features
Sony A99 II Street photography features
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography information
Sony A99 II Sports photography information
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
high sensor resolution (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography info
Sony A99 II Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging information
Sony A99 II Vlogging information
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Sony A99 II
 Nikon D7500Sony Alpha A99 II
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