Nikon D780 vs Sony A900

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon D780 vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D780 (25MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D780 was brought out 11 years later than the A900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D780 scores against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D780 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D780 against the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and A900 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger D780 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.