Nikon D800E vs Sony A99
Portability
54 Imaging
73 Features
80 Overall
75
54 Imaging
73 Features
80 Overall
75
Portability
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
Nikon D800E vs Sony A99 Key Specs
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D700
Sony A99
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(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
- Older Model is Sony A900
- Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Here is a detailed review of the Nikon D800E and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and A99 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D800E was launched 6 months before the A99 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D800E grades against the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sony A99
| D800E | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Nikon D800E
| A99 | D800E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sony A99
| D800E | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2012 |  | December 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D800E vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800E has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D800E against the A99.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and A99 is 54 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and A99.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D800E to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon D800E vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D800E
Portrait photography with Sony A99
manual focus
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street photography with Nikon D800E
Street photography with Sony A99
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Nikon D800E Sports photography advice
Sony A99 Sports photography advice
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Nikon D800E Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
weather proofing
megapixel count great (36MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Nikon D800E Landscape photography features
Sony A99 Landscape photography features
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Nikon D800E Vlogging features
Sony A99 Vlogging features
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
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Nikon D800E vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Nikon D800E | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D800E | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2012-06-11 | 2012-12-12 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900g (1.98 pounds) | 812g (1.79 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 96 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 2979 | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photos | 500 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Price at release | $2,389 | $1,998 |
