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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A200 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was released 12 years later than the A200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z7 II grades vs the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A200

 Z7 II A200 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2008Fresher by 150 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A200 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A200

 Z7 II A200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II and the A200.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A200 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and A200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A200
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-10-14 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,997 $100