Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 – Which Is Better for You?

In this review, we will be looking at how two semi – pro DSLR cameras, Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000, fare in comparison with each other. The idea is aimed at guiding you on the choice of camera as the suitability of cameras (by virtue of their features) for different aspects of photography and video coverage differs from one camera to another.


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As a result of this, we have placed the different features of one camera against those of the other camera. This is the basis of this comparison review.

However, we know some people do not have enough time to spare to read through the whole article. It is with this in mind that we ensured our comparison overview and comparison table sections contain concise information that will take you no time to go through.

However, we recommend, that you read through the entire article. You could also check out some of our other Sony-Nikon reviews, like the Sony a7 vs Nikon D500, for a wider frame of reference.

Table of Contents

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Comparison Overview

Here is a quick overview of the basic idea in this article

Overall Review of the Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000

Firstly, we would say that both the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 are powerful cameras. We would love to point out that the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 are semi – pro DSLR cameras.

Both cameras have been met with wide acceptance because of their quality features. That said, it is important to point out that the two cameras are weather sealed. This makes them useful in tough and unconventional conditions.

Comparing the two cameras, we would want to base our comparisons on the principal factors that affect photography. In terms of sensor resolution, the Sony a77 has a sensor resolution that is better than that of the Nikon D7000 (Sony a77 has 24 megapixels while the Nikon D7000 has 16 megapixels).

Also, the Sony a77 has a better high ISO rating than the Nikon D7000 while the Nikon D7000 has a better low ISO rating than the Sony a77.

The Sony a77 has an in built image stabilizer which helps to ensure that images shot with said camera do not come out looking blurry. The Nikon D7000 does not have this feature.

The Nikon D7000 and the Sony a77 both have good shutter speeds (1/8000s). Both cameras also have a very good auto focus point rating.

Price/Value Ratio — Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000

The Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 cameras are pretty affordable despite the difference in their respective prices. We are of the opinion that their respective prices are justified by the features, specifications and level of performance you’ll get with either camera.


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About The Brands

Sony

Sony Corporation is a Japanese multinational company. It has a diversified business system which includes consumer and professional electronics, entertainment and gaming. The company also offers financial services.

Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic products for both consumer and professional markets. It is a leading player in the film industry that has a reputation of producing standard products such as lenses and cameras.

Nikon

Nikon is a Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in the production of optical and precision equipment. It happens to be one of the leading manufacturers of cameras.

And because Nikon has been around for quite some time, it has been able to grow a pretty impressive catalog of camera spare parts and lenses. So, replacing bad parts won’t be a problem.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Comparison Table

	Sony a77	Nikon D7000
Announcement Date	25-10-11	30-11-10
Body Type	Mid-Size SLR	Mid-Size SLR
Screen type	Tilting Screen	Fixed Screen
Max Sensor Resolution	24 MP – APS – CMOS sensor	16 MP APS – CMOS sensor
Weight	732g	780g
Dimensions	(143 x 104 x 81)mm	(132 x 105 x 77)mm
ISO	50 to16000 (expands to 25600)	100 – 6400 (expands to 25600)
Continuous Shooting	12 Frames Per Second	6 Frames Per Second
Focus Points	19	39
Low Light ISO	801	1167
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical
Battery Life	470 shots	1050 shots
Min Native Light Sensitivity	50 ISO	100 ISO
Image Stabilization	Sensor Shift	No
Viewfinder Resolution	2359k dots.	None
Viewfinder Magnification	0.73	0.64
AF center	No	Yes
Sensor Pixel Area	15.28	23.04
Color Depth	23.9	25.7
Dynamic range	13.2	13.9
Number of Available Lenses	143	302
Storage Slot	1	2
Flash Sync Port	Yes	No
Cross Type Focus Sensors	11	9
Time-lapse Recording	None	Yes
GPS	Optional	Built in
DxO Overall Score	78	80
Max Resolution	6000 X 4000	4928 X 3264
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	16000 ISO	6400 ISO
AF Tracking	No	Yes
Selfie friendly LCD	Yes	No
AF Contrast Detection	No	Yes

Sony a77 vs Nikon D7000 — A Comparison Video


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Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Which Is Better Under What Circumstance?

Sony a77	Nikon D7000
The Sony a77 has a built in GPS tagging feature. This helps you in tracking your location when carrying out photography operations. Also, this can be very helpful when doing architectural photography where tagging the pictures with their location is an added advantage.	The Nikon D7000 offers more than the Sony a77 in terms of storage. This is made possible as a result of the presence of two memory card slots on the body of the camera. This further proves the claim that Nikon cameras are the best option for a photographer who does a lot of volume shooting.
The Sony a77 is very relevant in the situation where a photographer wants to shoot in the dark or in a place that has terrible lighting. This is made possible as a result of its pretty good high ISO rating.	The Nikon D7000 has very good focus points. With this feature, the Nikon D7000 is the more reliable camera to use when it comes to focusing on targeted objects which helps in photography types like wildlife photography or portrait photography.
The Sony a77 camera also has a built in image stabilization. This gives the Sony a77 relevance in the aspects of photography that involve constant motion of the user while shooting. The user is most likely to experience poor imaging as a result of the shaking of his hand. This is not the case for the Sony a77 as the presence of the image stabilization on the camera ensures that the lenses are well held in place.	The Nikon D7000 camera has a very good low light ISO rating. This makes the camera handy in areas that are usually overly lit. Since too much light could also pose a problem to getting image quality, Nikon made sure that the Nikon D7000 camera is well suited to normalize the lighting which in turn results in quality imaging for the camera in such scenarios.
The Sony a77 camera is also more relevant in sports and street photography. This is as a result of its continuous shooting rating of 12 frames per second. This enables the user to take wide variety of shots of the moving in a short time. This feature also presents the user the opportunity of not missing out on some details as these forms of photography entail a lot of motion.


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Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Common Features

This section is written to show the similarities between the Sony a77 and Nikon D7000. Therefore, we have put together those features that you are going to find in both cameras. We will like to point out that while the majority of these features will be the same, there might be slight differences in other features.

1. RAW Support

A major similarity that exists between the Sony a77 camera and the Nikon D7000 is their ability to shoot RAW. In digital photography, when we say a camera has the ability to shoot RAW, we imply that the camera has the ability to save captured shots in their unedited or true form.

As a result of the different challenges that are encountered when editing pictures saved in JPEG format such as the loss of the original data and the visible degradation of the image when compressing files, we have to say that you have a life saver in the RAW format.

The RAW format allows you enlarge your pictures without stress. And the fact that the files are saved in their original forms contributes largely to this.

Also, a major benefit of shooting RAW is the fact that when you shoot in RAW, you don’t miss out on any of the data coming from the sensor. This further ensures that there is no compromise as regards the quality of the pictures.

2. Maximum Shutter Speed

The Sony a77 and Nikon D7000 both have good maximum shutter speed. Shutter speed is the duration for which the camera’s shutter is left open as a picture is being. The faster the shutter speed, the lesser the duration of the light exposure time.

The shutter speed, alongside the aperture, control how much light the sensor gets. The higher the shutter speed, the lesser the amount of light that enters the camera. Hence, the need to shoot at high ISO to compensate for the small amount of light that is coming into the camera through the shutter.

With the same shutter speed rating of 1/8000 second, we are of the opinion that both cameras have fast shutter speeds. This shutter speed rating is what is needed by most typical users.

Fast shutter speeds afford the user the luxury of carrying out still photography with ease. This feature is one of the factors responsible for the relevance of the cameras in street and sports photography.

3. AF Micro Adjustment

Another feature that is common to the two cameras is the autofocus micro adjustment feature. This feature allows you to easily adjust and register an auto focused position on the cameras.

Worthy of note is the fact that the lens of the camera must be compatible with the camera on which the adjustment is being carried out. Using incompatible lenses with a camera can result in the distortion of the adjustment values of the camera.

4. Low Light ISO

For the rookies and first timers, ISO is the measurement of how your camera sensor responds to light. The low light ISO comes in handy in overly lit environments. Tonal reproduction and colors of the pictures snapped are improved when this feature is utilized.

The low light ISO also makes sure that proper image quality is achieved even in the worst of light. This also helps you capture pictures in landscape format.

As earlier mentioned, the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 have the ability to shoot well in excess light environments. However, there It would be worthy of note to know that the Sony a77 has an 801 low ISO rating while the Nikon D7000 has a 1167 low ISO rating.

Despite the 366 difference in low light ISO rating, we are of the opinion that the two cameras are impressive in areas where the light exposure is excessive.


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5. Weather Sealing

Another feature that is common to the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 is the weather sealing feature. Weather sealed cameras are cameras that are protected against unfavorable weather conditions; they could be rain, dust, snow etc.

This feature has a lot of advantages as it ensures that the user can shoot at any time and puts the user in a great position to always meet deadlines. The weather sealing or protection could also help prolong the camera’s lifespan or at least sustain it.

6. Weight

Another feature that is common to the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 is the weight. We cannot over emphasize the vital role the weight of a camera plays in the decision to purchase the camera.

We would love to point out that the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 are first and foremost DSLR cameras. This fact gives them an inherent disadvantage of being weighty because they have the added weight of the mirror.

The Sony a77 weighs 732 grams while the Nikon D7000 weighs 780 grams. The weight of the Nikon D7000 is only 48 grams more than that of the Sony a77 which isn’t really significant in the long run.

7. Top LCD Screen

Another similarity between the Sony a77 and Nikon D7000 is the presence of the top LCD screen. This screen is there for the purpose of review of the images.

The screen also helps the user to easily change the menu settings, all without having to change the position of the camera. That’s convenience right there if you ask us.

8. Auto Exposure Bracketing

The Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 both have the Auto Exposure (AE) Bracketing feature. In photography, AE bracketing is the technique of taking different shots with slightly altered settings of the same subject.

When the camera is set in the AE bracketing mode, it automatically takes several categorized shots. As a result, the photographer does not have to manually alter the settings of the camera manually between each shot.

The captured images can be arranged or sorted into different groups or one group. This affords the photographer the opportunity to pick the picture with the best image quality and balance.

Automatic Bracketing is very important when you are working in poorly lit areas where filming or shooting cannot be done with ease. It helps the photographer solve the challenge of correct exposure settings.


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9. Face Detection

In addition to all that, the face detection feature is also a major similarity between the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000. When we say face detection, we refer to the ability of the camera to detect human faces. This feature enables the camera automatically set the focus.

Face Detection guarantees improved precision while shooting or filming. The camera, when used in this mode, blocks out all other unnecessary details or elements (which usually crowd out the faces) and focuses fully on the targeted human face.

This feature is one of the reasons why the Sony a77 and Nikon D7000 are good for taking portraits.

10. Microphone Port

The Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 both have an external microphone port. Microphones that are used with the cameras could be of two types, the in-built microphone and the external microphone.

The inbuilt microphone is likely to pick up a lot of mechanical and handling noise from the camera. This affects the overall audio output of the video and is the reason why there is a need for the external microphone.

External microphones are designed to perform better than the in-built microphones in terms of sound quality. The two cameras have this on camera port.

Both cameras could be used to record videos as the presence of the microphone slot helps them overcome the audio challenges that usually arise from the interference of external noise during shooting.

11. Video Resolution

Another similarity that exists between the two cameras is that they possess the same video resolution. The two cameras have a video resolution of 1920 by 1080.

This is a pretty common video resolution for cameras and is nothing really special. However, this does not imply that 1920 by 1080 is in anyway inferior.

Anyway, since cameras are primarily gotten for photography, we would consider the video resolution of these two cameras a plus.

12. Built-in Flash

Another similarity between the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 is the presence of the inbuilt flash. An in-built flash is the default flash that comes with the camera. It is integrated into the camera and helps to produce properly exposed pictures.

The in built flash is a life saver in situations where the natural lighting is insufficient say indoor or a poorly lit area.

Having the inbuilt flash comes with a number of advantages. For one, the built in flash is easier to use than the external flash that has complexity in terms of flash guide number calculation and aperture settings. That is why we would ordinarily recommend the in built flash for the rookie photographers.

Furthermore, the inbuilt flash helps save money as it does not require its own power source. This is so because the external flash requires that an extra battery be dedicated to be its power source.

The in built flash also has an added merit in the fact that it does not add to the overall weight of the camera on which it is used.

13. External Flash Shoe

The final major feature that is common to both the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 is the presence of the external flash port. The external flash shoe is a flash bulb that is built into the body of a camera and could also be referred to as the hot shoe.

The external flash beats the inbuilt flash in areas such as the angle of coverage, direction of light and most importantly flash recycle time. It (the external flash) has a shorter flash recycle time compared to that of the in-built flash.

The recovery time is short because the external flash has its own power source. This helps the photographer not to miss out on any photo opportunity that might present itself at those points.

The external flash is the only viable and effective option when you want to capture objects that are at a distance from you.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — A Sony a77 Demonstration Video

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Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Unique Features

In this section of the review, we will be putting into consideration the features that show how different the Sony a77 is from the Nikon D7000 and vice versa. We also made sure to include those features that are in both cameras but differ greatly.

1. Battery Life

The first feature we’ll point out is the battery life of the cameras. There is a major disparity in the battery life ratings of the two cameras. The Nikon D7000 has a brilliant battery life rating of 1050 shots while the Sony a77 has a mediocre battery life rating of 470 shots.

For all the supremacy of the Sony a77 in major aspects of photography, we consider this shortcoming a major blip.

The poor battery life of the Sony a77 has some consequences on the user. One of which is the fact that he or she would definitely incur additional expenses by spending extra bucks on extra batteries in a bid to shore up the poor battery life.

2. Flash Synchronization Port

Another feature that separates the Sony a77 from the Nikon D7000 is the flash synchronization port. The flash synchronization port is present in the Sony a77 while it is absent in the Nikon D7000 camera.

To start with, flash synchronization refers to the synchronizing of the firing of a photographic flash to coincide with the opening of the shutter admitting light to the electronic image sensor.

For the Sony a77 camera this feature is a blessing as it is able to shoot faster than the Nikon D7000 despite the fact that they both have the same 1/8000 second shutter speed.

3. Sensor Resolution

Sensor resolution is a property of the camera sensor, which determines the quality of your output image and it is measured in pixels. This feature is a very critical factor in photography as it determines the quality of your final processed image.

The Sony a77 has a sensor resolution of 24 megapixels while the Nikon D7000 camera has a sensor resolution of 16 megapixels. As a result of its higher sensor resolution, the Sony a77 camera is suitable for better zooming or cropping of captured images when editing.

This feature also has an effect on the size of prints in which the images from the cameras can be printed. The Sony a77 allows the user to utilize prints that are larger than what is obtainable with the Nikon D7000 without distorting the overall image quality.

This is the reason why the Sony a77 dwarfs the Nikon D7000 in the aspect of portrait and landscape photography.

4. Continuous Shooting

In addition, the Sony a77 is also set apart from the Nikon D7000 by its continuous shooting rating. Continuous shooting allows the photographer take several shots in quick succession with one click of the shutter.

The Sony a77 has a continuous shooting rating of 12 frames per second while the Nikon D7000 has a continuous shooting rating of 6 frames per second. It is obvious that the Sony a77 has twice the capacity of the Nikon D7000 in this aspect.

This feature comes in handy in situations where the subjects move around a lot. It gives the photographer the choice of selecting the best image as he has a range of pictures to pick from. This feature is the reason why the Sony a77 is better than the Nikon D7000 when it comes to sports, wildlife and street photography.


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5. Articulating Screen

The articulating screen feature is another feature that differentiates between the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000. In digital photography, an articulating screen is a screen which is not fixed; it can be repositioned in different angles and the presence of a pivot for the screen enables this repositioning. The Sony a77 has an articulating screen while the Nikon D7000 does not.

The articulated screen allows the user to shoot and preview photos in positions that are difficult such as waist level and above head level. It is practically impossible to shoot in such positions with cameras that have fixed screens.

We will also love to add that the articulating screen allows the photographer to reverse the LCD. This is the reason why the camera is very useful for taking selfies conveniently. And is also the reason why the camera is better when it comes to the aspect of street photography.

6. Viewfinder

Another major difference between the two cameras is the fact that they possess different types of viewfinder. A viewfinder is a camera component that shows the photographer all the areas of the subject that will be included in the photograph.

It could also be used to display exposure settings or meter information as the case may be. You could also stabilize your camera by looking through the viewfinder. Viewfinders are generally of two types; optical or electronic and are located on the top of the camera.

The Sony a77 has an electronic viewfinder. An electronic viewfinder is basically a small LCD screen and so images on this kind of viewfinder are digital.

On the other hand, the Nikon D7000 has an optical viewfinder. An optical viewfinder uses the camera lens to display an offset image of the scene being viewed.

The electronic viewfinder shows a low-light scene brighter than the optical viewfinder. It shows the low-light scene just in a way the final image would be.

7. High ISO

Another feature that differentiates between the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 is the High ISO feature. ISO is the acronym for International Organization for Standardization. ISOs are used to measure the sensitivity of an image sensor of a camera in digital photography.

High ISOs help to maintain a balanced light exposure in photography especially when using fast shutter speeds. This is makes it a relevant feature in terms of photography aspects that involves fast moving objects.

The higher the ISO number or rating, the higher the exposure to light and the more the finer grain in the shots you are taking.

High ISOs are important when doing indoor shooting or when shooting in low light areas. The only downside to using high ISO is that you’ll notice more noise on the photos shot.

That said, the Sony a77 possesses an impressive ISO rating at 16000 while the Nikon D7000 possesses an average ISO rating of 6400. We can see that the Sony a77 scored a big one over the Nikon D7000 cameras in this aspect.

8. Storage Slots

The storage space or slots available in the two cameras is also a defining feature that differentiates the two cameras. The Sony a77 has one storage slot while the Nikon D7000 has two storage slots. This shows that the Nikon D7000 is the better choice when it comes to the storage of data.

We would like to add that the aspect of storage should be taken as an important one as it has a way of determining how much images could be shot at a time.

For someone who is a volume shooter, we advise that you consider going with the Nikon D7000. This is because it will save you that bit of time you would have needed to switch memory cards when your storage gets full.


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9. GPS Tagging

Another major feature that differentiates between the Sony a77 camera and the Nikon D7000 is the GPS tagging feature. The Sony a77 camera has the GPS feature while the Nikon D7000 does not. This feature has to do with the labelling of images with the locations at which they were taken.

It is mostly helpful in terms of posterity and historical images. This is the reason why the Sony a77 is the preferred option when it comes to capturing archeological images and events.

10. Image Stabilization

Another feature that differentiates between the Sony a77 and Nikon D7000 cameras is the image stabilization feature.

To start with, let’s explain what image stabilization means in photography. Image stabilization is a feature used in digital cameras to reduce blurring of images due to vibration while taking pictures.

The absence of this feature poses a threat to the image quality in areas where the avoidance of the shaking of the hand might realistically not be possible.

There are two kinds of image stabilization; there is the in body image stabilization and the optical or lens based image stabilization. Of the two cameras, only the Sony a77 has the in body image stabilization feature.

It is not all gloom and doom for the Nikon D7000 as you can get any one of its optical stabilization lenses. They do the same thing that the in body stabilization does but at an additional cost, of course.

11. Auto Focus Points

The final major difference between the Sony a77 and the Nikon D7000 is in the number of autofocus points. Autofocus points as a feature primarily helps the camera to focus on a subject. They are easily noticed once you press the shutter halfway.

The Autofocus points help to get a sharp focus on the object target. So, it follows that more autofocus points will help you maintain focus better.

The Sony a77 has 19 focus points while the Nikon D7000 has 39 focus points. The Nikon D7000 has the added advantage of 20 extra auto focus points over the Sony a77.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — A Nikon D7000 Demonstration Video

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Unique Pros

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Pros of The Sony a77

With a maximum ISO rating of 16000, the Sony a77 camera performs better in poorly lit areas than the Nikon D7000 which has a maximum ISO rating of 6400.
Also, the Sony a77 camera has a wide array of downloadable camera apps. This is an advantage that the Sony has over other brands.
The Sony a77 camera has a better continuous shooting rating than the Nikon D7000. This explains the reason why the Sony a77 camera is more relevant in the aspect of sport photography.
Furthermore, the Sony a77 has a very good sensor resolution rating of 24 megapixels. This helps to ensure extensive cropping of pictures. It also enables one to use larger prints also.
Furthermore, the Sony a77 camera has a tilting screen which will allow you take shots from some otherwise impossible angles.
The Sony a77 camera has a flash synchronization port which allows one to shoot faster.
Furthermore, the Sony a77 camera is suitable for taking selfies because of its articulating screen. This feature is very important in this generation as everyone seems to be crazed about taking selfies.
We cannot mention the pros of this camera without mentioning its in body image stabilization. You can be sure that your photos won’t come out looking blurry even if the camera is mistakenly jostled mid-shot. And that is without any added cost.
Also, the Sony a77 camera has a better color depth than the Nikon D7000. The Sony a77 camera has a color depth of 24 while the Nikon D7000 has a color depth rating of 23.5.
Finally, the Sony a77 has GPS tagging feature. This makes it easy for the user to tag the pictures with the locations where they were shot. This in turn ensures that the photographer is forever reminded of the location.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Pros of The Nikon D7000

To begin with, the Nikon D7000 camera has an auto focus center.
The Nikon D7000 camera has the autofocus tracking feature also. This helps the photographer to achieve a high level of precision when it comes to focusing on targeted images.
The Nikon D7000 has a very good number of focus points. With 39 focus points and 9 cross type focus points, the camera is better positioned to take quality shots. The camera enables users to have good manual focusing.
Also, the Nikon D7000 camera offers you more storage space than the Sony a77. This is as a result of the presence of 2 storage slots on the camera.
At a battery life of 1050 shots per charge, the Nikon D7000 has a very good battery life. And it is definitely better than the Sony a77 which has a battery life of 470 shots per charge.
Furthermore, the Nikon D7000 camera has a very good low light performance. With a very good low light rating of 1167, the Nikon D7000 camera performs better in poorly lit areas than the Sony a77 which has a low light rating of 801.
The Nikon D7000 has more lenses available to it than the Sony a77 camera. The Nikon has 302 lenses compared to the 143 lenses of the Sony a77. It also has 88 optical stabilization lenses to compensate for its lack of in body image stabilization.
Also, the Nikon D7000 camera has a better dynamic range than the Sony a77. The Nikon D7000 camera has a dynamic range of 13.9 while the Sony a77 has a dynamic range of 13.2.
Also, the Nikon D7000 has a good sensor pixel area. This ensures that the photographer experiences imaging quality.
Finally, the Nikon D7000 camera is more affordable than the Sony a77 camera.


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Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Unique Cons

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Cons of The Sony a77

The Sony a77 camera has no time-lapse recording feature. This may inhibit the creative shooting of the photographer.
The Sony a77 camera also has fewer focus points when compared to the Nikon D7000. This results in the users of this camera having a lower focusing and tracking experience than the users of the Nikon D7000.
The Sony a77 camera has a low light ISO rating that is inferior to that of the Nikon D7000.
Also, the Sony a77 has a limited native lens selection when compared to the Nikon D7000.
In addition, camera offers less in terms of storage space. This is so because the camera has only one storage slot as opposed to the two storage slots found on the Nikon D7000.
Finally, the Sony a77 has a terrible battery life rating.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Cons of The Nikon D7000

The Nikon D7000 camera does not have the in body image stabilization feature. This could jeopardize the image quality of pictures.
The Nikon D7000 camera has no flash synchronization port.
Furthermore, the Nikon D7000 camera does not have the GPS tagging feature. This causes the photographer to forget the locations where the images were captured.
The Nikon D7000 camera also has a high ISO rating that is inferior to that of the Sony a77.
In addition, the Nikon D7000 camera does not have an articulating screen. This restricts the angles in which the camera can be used to shoot.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Common Pros

	Sony a77	Nikon D7000
In-built Flash	The Sony a77 camera has an in built flash. This comes in handy in areas where the lighting is not balanced and it helps to ensure that adequate lighting is achieved. This in turn ensures that the image quality is not jeopardized.	Same as the Sony a77
Auto Exposure Bracketing	The Sony a77 has the Auto Exposure (AE) bracketing feature. With the AE bracketing feature, the camera is able to automatically switch settings in between shots. The auto bracket option also helps select the right light exposure to work with. This helps give a picture with better image quality.	Same as the Sony a77
Face Detection	In addition, the Sony a77 is equipped with the face detection feature. This feature allows the photographer to capture targeted faces conveniently in a crowded area. This feature helps one to carry out photography operations with more accuracy.	Same as the Sony a77.
External Flash Port	The Sony a77 has the provision of an external flash. The external flash is an improvement on the inbuilt flash as there is no issue of having “red eye” on the pictures as is sometimes the case with the in built flash.	Same as the Sony a77.
Viewfinder	The Sony a77 has a viewfinder. The viewfinder found in the Sony a77 is electronic. This allows the user to see images clearly in bright light. The viewfinder also helps show additional information on the camera such as camera mode information and focus point selection	Same as the Sony a77. The only difference Is that the Nikon D7000 has an optical viewfinder.
RAW Support	The Sony a77 has the ability to shoot RAW. It differs in mode of operation from JPEG in that it does not compress saved files. This ensures the production of quality images that would not have been recoverable if they had been shot in the JPEG format.	Same as the Sony a77.
Shutter Speed	The Sony a77 camera by virtue of its shutter speed rating of 1/8000 second has the ability to capture pictures of good quality. This feature comes in handy mostly when covering sporting activities and street photography as there is always a need to freeze fast moving objects.	Same as the Sony a77.
Microphone Port	The Sony a77 has a microphone port on it that allows the user attach an external microphone to the camera. This external microphone is always a better idea than the inbuilt microphone as it offers better audio quality and noise blocking.	Same as the Sony a77.
Weather Sealing	The Sony a77 camera has the environmental sealing feature. Weather sealing of cameras is fast becoming a very important introduction when it comes to digital cameras. A weather sealed camera has its parts protected from the harsh effects of unfavorable climatic conditions such as fog, rain, snow etc. However, be careful to note weather sealing does not always translate to waterproof. This camera, for example, is water resistant and not waterproof. So, you’ll still have to be careful when and where you make use of it.	Same as the Sony a77.
Auto Focus Micro Adjustment	The Sony a77 has the micro adjustment feature. This means that the camera’s auto focus points can be re aligned or repositioned if they move out of line.	Same as the Sony a77.


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Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 — Common Cons

	Sony a77	Nikon D7000
Touch Screen	The Sony a77 does not have the touch screen feature. Touch screens generally make it easier to navigate through the menu of the camera. They also allow for easy altering of the camera settings and all.	Same as the Sony a77.
Headphone Port	The Sony a77 camera also doesn’t have a headphone port. This is not a good one for the camera as the sound quality of the videos can end up been jeopardized. We do concede, though, that this feature will only be missed by those who need the camera for recording videos.	Same as the Sony a77.
Silent Shutter Options	The Sony a77 lacks a silent shutter option. The feature primarily helps to eliminate the noise produced by the shutter when shooting. The shutter often produces noise because of the fast speed at which it moves. And a lack of the silent shutter option could pose a challenge for the photographer who needs discretion as he shoots say in the wildlife or crime scenes.	Same as the Sony a77.
Wireless Connection	The Sony a77 camera has a major problem in terms of connection and transfer of files from the cameras to other devices like the smartphones and computer. As a result of this lack, it would be impossible to secure a connection to the internet without cumbersome wires and adapters.	Same as the Sony a77.
Near Field Communication	The Sony a77 also lacks the Near Field Communication connection. This further proves that file transfer is not one of the strong points of the camera. This is a challenge which can be fixed by buying adapters that can facilitate the transfer of files from the camera to other devices. Just bear in mind that transfers with this camera cannot be done wirelessly.	Same as the Sony a77.

Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000—What People Think About Both

Sony a77	Nikon D7000
The Sony a77 actually has received good reviews by users. To start with, people like the fact that the Sony a77 has a rugged body. This helps them use the camera in tough conditions where carrying out photography operations might end up damaging the camera. Secondly, many photographers love the fact that the camera has a pretty high shutter speed as it helps them in aspects of photography like street, wildlife, sports and daily. It also looks to us like people like that this camera also possesses a decent continuous shooting rating and the in body image stabilization feature. In addition, users like the fact that the Sony a77 has a really good high ISO rating as it makes the camera come in handy in low light conditions without a reduction in the image quality. Finally, they also seem to be really impressed with the camera’s ability to take quality videos, despite the fact that it doesn’t record 4K videos	The Nikon D7000 has actually also gotten good reviews by users. To start with, many photographers are in love with the battery life of this camera. Apparently, in addition to saving them the money they would have used in buying extra batteries, the battery life ensures that they use the camera for long periods at a time. Also, users like the fact that the camera has very good auto focusing features as they allow them focus with better precision. Many photographers also like the low light ISO rating of the camera. The low light ISO assures quality imaging in unfavorable lighting conditions. The photographers also like the fact that the camera is pretty affordable, especially considering the interesting features it comes with.
The major shortcoming of the Sony a77 which does not appeal to the users is the fact that the camera has a terrible battery life. This particular issue has become a brand thing for Sony as they have a way of just making the cameras have this particular shortcoming.	The major complaint that photographers have concerning the Nikon D7000 is the fact that the camera doesn’t have an in body image stabilization. Apparently, the users in turn have had to spend extra money buying optical stabilization lenses. A number of people have also complained about the cameras lack of wireless transfer features. Apparently, having to get adapters and such to transfer files in this age of ease doesn’t go down well with some people.


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Sony a77 Vs Nikon D7000 – Our Take

Sony a77	Nikon D7000
We consider the Sony a77 a decent semi-pro camera. The camera possesses standard features that we believe is needed by photographers on different levels of expertise. The image stabilization feature of this camera is one that fascinates us. We are also highly impressed by the high ISO rating of the camera. The sensor resolution is definitely something else that we consider just right. Also, we love the fact that this camera is suitable for all the major aspects of photography. This is as a result of its articulating screen, continuous shooting rating, electronic viewfinder and color depth Finally, putting the price into perspective, we would say the camera is a steal at the price for which it could be purchased.	We also consider the Nikon D7000 a decent semi-pro camera. The camera also possesses a wide range of fascinating features like the battery life, auto focus, shutter speed, external flash etc. This camera has a very good low light ISO rating that helps to ensure proper imaging in overly lit areas. The camera also has a wide range of auto focus and cross auto focus points which makes the camera relevant in landscape photography. This camera can also hold its own when it comes to video coverage as it has a good video resolution. When it comes to storage, this camera is the preferred option as it has the presence of two storage slots and good battery life.
A major shortcoming that we have noticed in the Sony a77 is its terrible battery life rating. There’s no need pointing out all the things that Sony could have done better with this camera. However, we do think that it has a number of redeeming features that might allow us overlook the shortcomings. Do you agree with us? Get the Sony a77 now!	There are a number of things that we are not excited about this camera. And chief of them probably is the lack of image stabilization. However, for its shortcomings and all, this camera has a number of redeeming features as you’ve already noticed. Interested? Get the Nikon D7000 now!