Nikon Df vs Sony A99
Portability
59 Imaging
64 Features
62 Overall
63
59 Imaging
64 Features
62 Overall
63
Portability
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
Nikon Df vs Sony A99 Key Specs
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Released December 2013
Sony A99
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Revealed December 2012
- Old Model is Sony A900
- Successor is Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary Nikon Df vs Sony A99 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Df vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A99 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Df scores against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A99
| Df | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2013 |  | December 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Nikon Df
| A99 | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A99
| Df | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon Df vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Df has got external measurements 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 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Df vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Df compared to the A99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Df and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and A99.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A99 to result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Df should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
Portrait photography with Sony A99
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street photography with Nikon Df
Street photography with Sony A99
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (1,400 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Nikon Df Travel photography advice
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great battery (1,400 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape photography with Nikon Df
Landscape photography with Sony A99
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (1,400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Nikon Df Vlogging information
Sony A99 Vlogging information
no video shooting
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
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Nikon Df vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Nikon Df | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Df | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2013-12-20 | 2012-12-12 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | 19 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 760g (1.68 lbs) | 812g (1.79 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 89 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3279 | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1400 photos | 500 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Card slots | One | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $2,747 | $1,998 |
