Clicky

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Nikon D610
(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
Sony A99 II
(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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Overview

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).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sony A99 II

 D610 A99 II 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D610

 A99 II D610 
RevealedSeptember 2016October 2013More modern by 35 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper 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).

Contrast the Nikon D610 and Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 II Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 II Sports photography highlights
70
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (490 shots)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D610
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
66
weather sealing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (490 shots)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (490 per charge)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Sony A99 II
 Nikon D610Sony 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