Sony a77 II vs Nikon D750
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a77 II and Nikon D750. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a77 II is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D750 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.
These two camera models were both released 2014.Camera | Released |
Sony a77 II | 2014 |
Nikon D750 | 2014 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a77 II has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D750 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a77 II | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Nikon D750 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Sony a77 II has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D750 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a77 II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D750 |
24 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
Nikon D750 has a 1 % larger resolution than Sony a77 II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a77 II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D750. Sony a77 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a77 II | 100-51200 |
Nikon D750 | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a77 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D750
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a77 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a77 II | 12 |
Nikon D750 | 6,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a77 II and Nikon D750 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D750 weighs 750 gr (equal to 1.65 lb) which is 16% heavier than Sony a77 II and its 647 gr (or 1.43 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a77 II | 647 gr 1.43 lb |
Nikon D750 | 750 gr 1.65 lb |
Sony a77 II vs Nikon D750 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a77 II and Nikon D750, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Name | Sony a77 II | Nikon D750 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Release Year | 2014 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2014-05-01 | 2014-09-12 |
MSRP | 1199 USD | 2299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Camera Type | SLT | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6016 x 4016 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | EXPEED 4 |
Image |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 12800 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 79 | 51 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3,2” |
Screen dots | 1229000 | 1229000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | WhiteMagic TFT | TFT-LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Frames per second | 12 fps | 6,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in |
Remote Control | Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone) | Yes (Wired or wireless) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional through GP-1/GP-1A ![]() |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a77 II |
Nikon D750 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
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EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 480 shots | 1230 shots |
Width | 143 mm | 141 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 113 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Weight | 647 gram | 750 gram |