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Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D810A and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D810A (36MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D810A was brought out 19 months prior to the A99 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the D810A grades vs the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sony A99 II

 D810A A99 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D810A

 A99 II D810A 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2015More recent by 19 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sony A99 II

 D810A A99 II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k1229kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D810A features outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D810A against the A99 II.

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810A and A99 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A99 II to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D810A is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography features
Sony A99 II Street photography features
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography information
Sony A99 II Sports photography information
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography details
Sony A99 II Travel photography details
69
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (1,200 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging advice
Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
30
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sony A99 II
 Nikon D810ASony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D810A Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-10 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 36MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 399
Cross type focus points 15 79
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 grams (1.94 lb) 849 grams (1.87 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 490 photos
Battery style Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $3,800 $3,198