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Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A99 II

 Df A99 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon Df

 A99 II Df 
IntroducedSeptember 2016December 2013Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A99 II

 Df A99 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II size comparison

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

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
86
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography information
Sony A99 II Sports photography information
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Df
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
60
better than average battery power (1,400 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging info
Sony A99 II Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Nikon Df vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sony A99 II
 Nikon DfSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Df Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-12-20 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 399
Cross focus points 9 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 pounds) 849 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 92
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 13.4
DXO Low light score 3279 2317
Other
Battery life 1400 photographs 490 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $2,747 $3,198