Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A57

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A57, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A57 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A57 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 8 years after the A57 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 II matches up versus the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A57 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the A57.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A57 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and A57.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an edge in sensor technology.