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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Launched July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A200 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was revealed 10 years after the A200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z7 matches up versus the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A200

 Z7 A200 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2008Newer by 123 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

 A200 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A200

 Z7 A200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 versus the A200.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A200 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and A200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z7 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A200
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-08-23 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 572 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 63
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 11.3
DXO Low light rating 2668 521
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,797 $100