Nikon D800 vs Sony A7 II

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D800 and Sony A7 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and A7 II (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D800 was announced 3 years before the A7 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D800 grades against the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D800 and Sony A7 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D800 against the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and A7 II is 54 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and A7 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D800 to offer extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.