Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Df versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Df was revealed 3 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Df scores vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Df features physical dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Nikon Df versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Df and the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Df and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A99 II to give you more detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Df is going to be behind in sensor technology.