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Nikon D780 vs Sony A99

Portability
57 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon D780 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D750
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • Updated by Sony A99 II
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D780 vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D780 (25MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D780 was brought out 7 years after the A99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D780 grades vs the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sony A99

		

		

			
 D780 A99 
LaunchedJanuary 2020December 2012More modern by 87 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1229kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Nikon D780

		

		

			
 A99 D780 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sony A99

		

		

			
 D780 A99 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D780 offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D780 vs the A99.
Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and A99 is 57 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and A99.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D780 to result in greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent D780 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D780 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
86
 manual focus
 high  resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
82
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon D780 Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
71
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
75
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon D780
Sports photography with Sony A99
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 high  resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (2,260 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
 not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon D780
Travel photography with Sony A99
71
 better than average battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 high  resolution (25 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
60
 environment proofing
 MP count good (24MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D780 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 high  resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
75
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon D780
Vlogging with Sony A99
32
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
76
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic socket
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Sony A99
 Nikon D780Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D780 Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-01-07 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 51 19
Cross focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 840g (1.85 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 2260 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15b NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Two Two
Retail pricing $2,297 $1,998