Nikon D800E vs Sony A77 II

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon D800E and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The D800E was unveiled 23 months earlier than the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D800E scores against the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D800E Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D800E enjoys external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D800E and the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and A77 II is 54 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and A77 II.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D800E having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will show greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D800E will be behind with regard to sensor tech.