Nikon D810A vs Sony A900
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A900 Key Specs
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced February 2015
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released October 2008
- Replacement is Sony A99
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D810A vs Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and A900 (25MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D810A scores vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sony A900
| D810A | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | October 2008 | Fresher by 77 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Nikon D810A
| A900 | D810A |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sony A900
| D810A | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A has outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D810A vs the A900.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D810A and A900 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D810A and A900.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D810A to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D810A is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A900 Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D810A | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2008-10-22 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXPEED 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 880g (1.94 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 pictures | 880 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Price at release | $3,800 | $2,736 |