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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon D800
  • Replacement is Nikon D850
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D810 and Sony A7S II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D810 was brought out 15 months before the A7S II making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D810 matches up versus the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sony A7S II

 D810 A7S II 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon D810

 A7S II D810 
AnnouncedOctober 2015June 2014Newer by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sony A7S II

 D810 A7S II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1229k1229kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D810 compared to the A7S II.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D810 and A7S II is 54 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D810 and A7S II.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D810 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
68
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980g)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S II Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count fantastic (36MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
low battery pack (370 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S II Vlogging advice
28
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Sony A7S II
 Nikon D810Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D810 Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-26 2015-10-12
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 169
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980 grams (2.16 lbs) 627 grams (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall rating 97 85
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2853 2993
Other
Battery life 1200 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,999 $2,767