Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II.

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 D7200	A77 II
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Sony A
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	102,400 (B&W)	50 - 51,200
AF Points	51	79
Cross-type AF Points	15	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	6fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	No	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	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	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	56	26
RAW Buffer Size	18	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.4s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1110 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	23.8 oz (675g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2014

Nikon D7200 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Nikon D7200 has no AA filter.

• ISO – 102,400 (B&W) – 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 56 vs 26.

• Battery Life – 1110 shots vs 480 shots.

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Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A77 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 79 vs 51.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 6fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 18.

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