Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D850 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D850 (46MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D850 was manufactured 12 months later than the A99 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D850 grades against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D850 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D850 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D850 has got physical dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D850 versus Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D850 compared to the A99 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D850 and A99 II is 54 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D850 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D850 provides a benefit in sensor technology.