Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II
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Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Announced August 2017
- Superseded the Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Earlier Model is Sony A99
Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sony A99 II
D850 | A99 II | |||
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Released | August 2017 | September 2016 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 1229k | Crisper display (+1130k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D850
A99 II | D850 | |||
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Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sony A99 II
D850 | A99 II | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Nikon D850 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D850 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-08-24 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 153 | 399 |
Cross focus points | 99 | 79 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1015g (2.24 lb) | 849g (1.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | 92 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2660 | 2317 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1840 shots | 490 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
Battery model | EN-EL15a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch pricing | $2,997 | $3,198 |