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Sony A99II vs Nikon D810 Comparison

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Here is a quick comparison for the Sony A99II vs Nikon D810 cameras with full-frame image sensors.

Sony A99II features a 42.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. The sensor allows for 12 fps burst shooting with continuous AF/AE and a top ISO of 102,400. The image processor offers 4K video recording and a 5-axis in-body image stabilization mechanism.

Nikon D810 features a 36.3 megapixel sensor with no optical low pass filter. The full-frame DSLR comes with Expeed 4 image processing engine, 51-point auto-focus system and 5fps burst shooting at full resolution.

Specifications Comparison of Sony A99II vs Nikon D810 Cameras

Sony A99II vs Nikon D810 Comparison

To see the differences between these DSLR cameras, we have put together Sony A99II vs Nikon D810 specs comparison below. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.

Features Sony A99II Nikon D810
Sensor Resolution 42.4 MP 36.3 MP
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size 35.9 x 24 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Type Full Frame Full Frame
AA Filter No No
Image Size 7952 x 5304 7360 x 4912
Image Processor BIONZ X Expeed 4
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Continuous Shooting Speed 12 FPS 5 FPS
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec
Shutter Durability 300,000 200,000
Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash
Metering 1,200 zones 91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III
Metering Sensitivity -2 – 17 EV 0 – 20 EV
Native ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-25,600 ISO 64-12,800
Boosted ISO Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 102,400 ISO 32, ISO 51,200
Autofocus System 79 points 51 points
Video Output XAVC S, AVCHD(MPEG-4) H.264, MPEG-4
Video Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 23.98p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Clean HDMI out Yes Yes
LCD Size 3″ Tilting LCD 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution 1,228,800 dots 1,229,000 dots
Touch Screen No No
Exposure Compensation ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Built-in GPS Optional Optional
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes No
Built-in Flash No Yes
Battery NP-FM500H EN-EL15
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 1,200 shots (CIPA)
USB Version 2.0 3.0
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76 mm 146 x 123 x 82 mm
Weight 849g 880g
MSRP Price $3,198 $2,797