Sony A99 vs Nikon D7200

Sony A99 advantages over Nikon D7200

• Focus peaking
  Peaker vs Non-peaker
  Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Tilt-swivel screen
  Tilt-swivel vs none
  Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 5.97 vs 3.92 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• In-camera panoramas
  Yes vs No
  Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  A99 test data on DxO Mark D7200 test data on DxO Mark
  1,555 vs 1,333 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• More viewfinder magnification
  0.71x vs 0.63x
  Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Faster RAW shooting
  5.9 fps vs 4.9 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Higher extended ISO
  51200 vs 25600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility