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Nikon D610 vs Sony A900

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D600
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
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Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D610 versus Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D610 was revealed 5 years after the A900 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D610 grades against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sony A900

 D610 A900 
RevealedOctober 2013October 2008More modern by 61 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon D610

 A900 D610 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Sony A900

 D610 A900 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 comes with external measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D610 and the A900.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and A900 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and A900.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A900 to give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent D610 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography info
Sony A900 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography information
Sony A900 Street photography information
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography information
Sony A900 Sports photography information
71
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proof
amazing MP (25MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D610
Vlogging with Sony A900
30
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D610 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Sony A900
 Nikon D610Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D610 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 2008-10-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 94 79
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 12.3
DXO Low light rating 2925 1431
Other
Battery life 900 photos 880 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 2 2
Launch price $1,600 $2,736