Nikon D810A vs Sony A7R III
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Older Model is Sony A7R II
- Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D810A and Sony A7R III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D810A (36MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D810A matches up against the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sony A7R III
| D810A | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon D810A
| A7R III | D810A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2017 |  | February 2015 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1229k | Crisper display (+211k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sony A7R III
| D810A | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon D810A vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810A has got outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D810A compared to the A7R III.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and A7R III is 55 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D810A and A7R III.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7R III to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older D810A is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D810A | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2017-10-25 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXPEED 4 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 425 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 309 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 880 gr (1.94 pounds) | 657 gr (1.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 images | 650 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | NP-FZ100 |
| 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch price | $3,800 | $2,800 |