Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7200

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Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Sony A77 II advantages over Nikon D7200

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More AF points
79 vs 51
More AF points improve autofocus
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.5 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 18 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D7200 advantages over Sony A77 II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$1440 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1110 vs 480 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
210 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality, especially lower ISOs; Improved high ISO performance when using RAW; Very good dynamic range; High-resolution images; Very fast single-shot autofocus; 12fps burst mode with C-AF; Good value for its class.
Lackluster continuous AF performance; Strong NR processing in high ISO JPEGs; Sluggish buffer clearing; Short battery life compared to most DSLRs; Joystick control easy to press accidentally.
Read our Sony A77 II Review

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Sony A77 II

Nikon D7500

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Nikon D7100

Sony A77 II

Nikon D7100

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$745
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7100

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7100

$1016
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$745
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

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Compared to Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Sony A77 II

Pentax K-3

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony A77 II vs Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A77 II

Canon 7D Mark II

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 7D Mark II

Nikon D7200

Canon 7D Mark II

$1016
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1597
APS-C

Built-in GPS
On-sensor phase detect

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