Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II
Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
80 Overall
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55 Imaging
75 Features
80 Overall
77
Portability
57 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
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57 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
83
Nikon D810A vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
Nikon D810A
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- 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
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- 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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D810A
| A99 II | D810A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | 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 resolution | 1229k |  | 1229k | Same 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).
Look at the Nikon D810A and Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus
resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Nikon D810A Street photography features
Sony A99 II Street photography features
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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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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
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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Sony A99 II Travel photography details
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
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
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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comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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
| Nikon D810A | Sony 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 |
