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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the D7500 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D7500 was released 4 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D7500 scores versus the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A99

 D7500 A99 
LaunchedApril 2017December 2012More recent by 53 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Nikon D7500

 A99 D7500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A99

 D7500 A99 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 comes with 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) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D7500 vs the A99.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and A99 is 60 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and A99.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D7500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer D7500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
Portrait photography with Sony A99
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Sony A99
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
Landscape photography with Sony A99
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging highlights
Sony A99 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Sony A99
 Nikon D7500Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D7500 Sony SLT-A99
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-04-12 2012-12-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 19
Cross focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 720 gr (1.59 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 14.0
DXO Low light score 1483 1555
Other
Battery life 950 photos 500 photos
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Cost at release $1,247 $1,998