Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced June 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D800
- Successor is Nikon D850
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Launched September 2016
- Old Model is Sony A99
Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D810 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D810 (36MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D810 was introduced 3 years before the A99 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D810 grades versus the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D810 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Sony A99 II
D810 | A99 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D810
A99 II | D810 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | June 2014 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D810 and Sony A99 II
D810 | A99 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 comes with external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D810 versus Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D810 and the A99 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and A99 II is 54 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D810 and A99 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A99 II to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon D810 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Nikon D810 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D810 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-06-26 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 399 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 79 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display 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 | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 849 gr (1.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 97 | 92 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.7 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2853 | 2317 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 photographs | 490 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Pricing at launch | $1,999 | $3,198 |