Sony A99 II vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look more closely at the Sony A99 II versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was released 4 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A99 II grades vs the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Sony A99 II versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A99 II against the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and NEX-7 is 57 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and NEX-7.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A99 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A99 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A99 II provides an edge in sensor technology.