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Nikon D750 vs Sony A99

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D780
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D750 versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D750 was announced 22 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D750 grades vs the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A99

 D750 A99 
IntroducedSeptember 2014December 2012More modern by 22 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Nikon D750

 A99 D750 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A99

 D750 A99 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 has outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D750 and the A99.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and A99 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and A99.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern D750 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
Sony A99 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Sony A99
78
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
69
good battery life (1,230 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Sony A99
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (1,230 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D750
Vlogging with Sony A99
30
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sony A99
 Nikon D750Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D750 Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-09-12 2012-12-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 19
Cross type focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 89
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.0
DXO Low light rating 2956 1555
Other
Battery life 1230 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $2,000 $1,998