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Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2015
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D810A versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D810A was announced 9 months later than the A77 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D810A scores versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sony A77 II

 D810A A77 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2014More recent by 9 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D810A

 A77 II D810A 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sony A77 II

 D810A A77 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1229k1229kSame display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A has physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D810A versus Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D810A against the A77 II.

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and A77 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D810A having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D810A will show greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D810A will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography advice
Sony A77 II Street photography advice
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography information
Sony A77 II Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 II Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (480 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D810A
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
30
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
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Nikon D810A vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sony A77 II
 Nikon D810ASony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D810A Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXPEED 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 79
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880g (1.94 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 480 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $3,800 $1,198