Nikon D7500 vs Sony A77

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon D7500 vs Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D7500 was revealed 5 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D7500 matches up versus the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7500 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7500 has external dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7500 vs Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D7500 against the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A77 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and A77.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A77 to give greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D7500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.