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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Updated by Nikon D850
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon D810 and Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D810 (36MP) and the A7R II (42MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D810 was released 11 months earlier than the A7R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the D810 matches up versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sony A7R II

 D810 A7R II 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon D810

 A7R II D810 
RevealedJune 2015June 2014More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sony A7R II

 D810 A7R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1229k1229kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D810 provides outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D810 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D810 vs the A7R II.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and A7R II is 54 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and A7R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R II to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older D810 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
focusing manually
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography details
Sony A7R II Street photography details
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (980g)
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography details
Sony A7R II Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low battery (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
62
great battery life (1,200 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count high (36MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (980 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
62
weather proofing
MP count excellent (42MP)
low battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging information
Sony A7R II Vlogging information
28
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (980g)
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Sony A7R II
 Nikon D810Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D810 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-26 2015-06-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXPEED 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 399
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony E
Number of lenses 309 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 980 gr (2.16 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 98
DXO Color Depth score 25.7 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 2853 3434
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,999 $2,913