Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II
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Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A99
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D610 and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe D610 was announced 3 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the D610 scores vs the A99 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sony A99 II
| D610 | A99 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D610
| A99 II | D610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | October 2013 | More modern by 35 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D610 and Sony A99 II
| D610 | A99 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 has exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D610 and the A99 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and A99 II is 56 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and A99 II.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A99 II to provide you with greater detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
| Nikon D610 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D610 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2013-10-08 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 399 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 79 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 850 grams (1.87 lb) | 849 grams (1.87 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 94 | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | 25.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 2925 | 2317 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photographs | 490 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Price at launch | $1,600 | $3,198 |
