Nikon D800 vs Sony A99 II

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D800 vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D800 (36MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D800 was brought out 5 years prior to the A99 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the D800 matches up vs the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D800 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 comes with external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D800 compared to the A99 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and A99 II is 54 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D800 and A99 II.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A99 II to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.