Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sony A7S II
D810 | A7S II | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon D810
A7S II | D810 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | June 2014 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sony A7S II
D810 | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Exact 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).
Examine the Nikon D810 and Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D810 and A7S II is 54 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Nikon D810 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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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 |