Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2017
- Previous Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released October 2008
- Later Model is Sony A99
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very similar but the D7500 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D7500 was announced 8 years after the A900 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D7500 grades versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A900
D7500 | A900 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | October 2008 | Newer by 104 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon D7500
A900 | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A900
D7500 | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 offers outer dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D7500 compared to the A900.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A900 is 60 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and A900.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7500 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A900 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D7500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-04-12 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 720g (1.59 pounds) | 895g (1.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 86 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1483 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photographs | 880 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15a | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $1,247 | $2,736 |