Let’s compare the Nikon D7500 vs Sony A77 II. Same price, similar performance but the A77 II has different technology behind it, so let’s see which one is better for the money.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
| Nikon D7500 | A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 20.9 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C (DX) | APS-C |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | No | Yes |
| Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes - 5-Axis |
| Lens Mount | Nikon FX/DX | Sony A |
| ISO | 100 - 102,400 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | 50 - 1,638,400 | 50 - 51,200 |
| AF Points | 51 | 79 |
| Cross-type AF Points | 15 | 15 cross-type |
| Continuous Mode | 8fps | 12fps |
| LCD | 3.2" - Articulating | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots | 1,229,760 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94x | 1.09x |
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) | 1920x1080 (60/24p) |
| 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) | 1440x1080 (30p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD | SD or MS Pro |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | 26 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 50 | 28 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | N/A | 0.8s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built- in NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 shots | 480 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (EN-EL15a) | Yes (NP-FM500H) |
| Weight | 22.58 oz (640g) | 22.8 oz (647g) |
| Size | 5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87" | 5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2014 |
Nikon D7500 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The D7500 has no AA filter
- Higher ISO Range – The D7500’s ISO goes up to 5 stops higher
- LCD Screen – 3.2″ vs 3.0″
- Touchscreen
- 4K Video – Available in 30, 25 and 24p
- Headphone Jack – Useful for monitoring audio quality while recording videos
- Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000
- Buffer – 3x bigger JPEG buffer, almost 2x bigger RAW buffer
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Battery Life – 470 shots longer
- Less Expensive – Body only, the D7500 costs around $150 less
The D7500 offers quite a few advantages. Longer battery life, 4K video, touchscreen and way higher ISO range. Both cameras cost almost the same so pick carefully and don’t forget that lenses also matter!
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Sony A77 II Advantages:
- Megapixels – 4 more megapixels. Not a big difference unless you print really big
- Body Stabilization – 5-axis stabilization that works for both photographs and videos
- Focus Peaking – The A77 II can highlight what’s in focus. This is very useful when focusing manually
- AF Points – 79 vs 51 and both have 15 cross-type points.
- 12 vs 8fps – Great for extreme sports and wildlife
- Full HD at 120fps – Slow motion videos will look smoother
- Buffer – 231 vs 100 for JPEG and 110 vs 50 for RAW
- Built-in NFC
The A77 II was released in 2014, hence no 4K or touchscreen support. However, for the price you get a speed beast with 12fps, 79 AF points, Full HD at 120fps and 5-axis body stabilization. The buffer is also larger than the already good 100 JPEG / 50 RAW limit on the D7500.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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