Side by side comparison and review of Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR and Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens | Body only |
Height | 10.65 cm | 10.42 cm |
Width | 13.55 cm | 14.2 cm |
Depth | 7.6 cm | 8.09 cm |
Weight | 675 g | 647 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant | Weatherproof |
Optical Zoom | 5.8x | - |
SENSOR | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.1 Megapixel | 24.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,710,000 pixels | 24,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,100,000 pixels | 24,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | BIONZ X |
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LENS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR | - |
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Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 11 groups / 15 elements | - |
Filter Size | 67 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | - |
Features | ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | - |
FOCUSING | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 51 | 79 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Smile Shutter |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.5" |
Viewfinder Resolution | - | 2,359,296 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94x | 1.09x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2 to +1 | -4 to +3 |
Viewfinder Frames | Autofocus frame | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 50-25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 | ISO auto (100-25600), ISO 100 - 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | - | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch | Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, illustration, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key, Night Scene |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K | Incandescent, Flash, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white), Colour Filter (G7 - M7), Colour Filter (A7 - B7) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV -2-17 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 1,228,800 pixels | 1,228,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Rotating |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
MEMORY | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo |
Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 - DX format 6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop 4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 4494 x 3000 - DX format 4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop 3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 2992 x 2000 - DX format 2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop 2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) |
6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832 3008 x 2000 6000 x 3376 4240 x 2400 3008 x 1688 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 950 shots | Photo shooting - 410 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 480 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | Wi-Fi ready | Remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
HDMI output USB 2.0 Remote control Microphone |
FEATURES | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 12 frames per second |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction | RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Superior Auto mode, BRAVIA Sync function, Translucent Mirror technology |
OTHERS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Sony Alpha77 II ILCA-77M2 |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, shoe cap, micro-USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 | Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |