Reasons to choose D7200
Released in 2015, D7200 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 675 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D7200
vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D7200357 mm²
Alpha SLT-A58- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The D7200 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D7200MetricAlpha SLT-A58
24.2 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.2 × 15.4
3.89 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
15.15 µm²Pixel area17.78 µm²
6.6 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.55
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
675 gWeight573 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable NP-FM500H battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D7200 has the larger sensor area. The Alpha SLT-A58 has the lighter body. The D7200 has the higher effective resolution. The D7200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha SLT-A58
Released in 2013, Alpha SLT-A58 has about 357 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 573 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.