Nikon D850 vs Sony A99

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon D850 and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and A99 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D850 was brought out 4 years after the A99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D850 scores against the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D850 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D850 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D850 against the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D850 and A99 is 54 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and A99.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D850 to offer greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger D850 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.