Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A77

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A77, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A77 (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 II matches up vs the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A77 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A77 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and A77.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.