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Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D750
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D780 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D780 (25MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the D780 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D780 was launched 5 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the D780 grades against the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sony A77 II

 D780 A77 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020May 2014More recent by 69 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1229kClearer screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D780

 A77 II D780 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sony A77 II

 D780 A77 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D780 versus Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D780 versus the A77 II.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and A77 II is 57 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and A77 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D780 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D780 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher D780 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D780
Street photography with Sony A77 II
71
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography details
Sony A77 II Sports photography details
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (2,260 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (2,260 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
amazing megapixels (25MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D780
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (480 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
32
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Sony A77 II
 Nikon D780Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D780 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-01-07 2014-05-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 79
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,359k 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 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 grams (1.85 pounds) 647 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 2260 photos 480 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15b NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,297 $1,198