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Sony A99 II vs Nikon D810

sony-a99-ii-vs-nikon-d810Sony A99 II vs Nikon D810 – The Sony A99 II is the most advanced SLT camera to date, so let’s see how it compares to similarly priced Nikon D810.

 Sony A99 IINikon D810
Megapixels4236
Sensor TypeFull Frame (35.9 x 24 mm)Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
ProcessorBionz XExpeed 4
Image Resolution7952 x 53047360 x 4912
ISO Range50 - 102,40032 - 51,200
AF Points39951
Burst Mode12fps7fps
Image Stabilization5-Axis Image StabilizationNone
White Balance Presets1012
LCD Size3.0" Tilting LCD3.2" Fixed LCD
Touch screenNoNo
LCD Resolution1,228,800 dots1,229,000 dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.7x
Viewfinder Resolution2,359,296 (Electronic)Pentaprism
Shutter Speed Range1/8000 to 30 sec.1/8000 to 30 sec.
Storage TypeDual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo SlotsCF + SD/SDHC/SDXC
WirelessBuilt-inNo (separate)
Environmentally sealedYesYes
Video Recording3840 x 2160 (30/25/24fps)
1920 x 1080 (120/100/60fps)
1920 x 1080 (50/30/25/24fps)
1920 x 1080 (60/50/30/25/24fps)
1280 x 720 (60/50fps)
Shutter Durability300,000 cycles200,000 cycles
Battery Life490 Shots (CIPA)1200 Shots (CIPA)
USBUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Weight (inc. batteries)849 g (1.87 lb)980g (2.16 lb)
Dimensions143 x 104 x 76 mm146 x 123 x 82 mm
PriceAmazonAmazon
Release Date20162014

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Sony A99 II Advantages:

  • 6 more megapixels
  • 1 stop higher max ISO
  • Over 300 more AF points
  • Tilting LCD screen
  • 5fps faster burst mode
  • Built-in Image Stabilization (5-Axis)

Sony is really giving everything they’ve got in the A99 II, and it beats both Nikon D810 and Canon 5D IV when it comes to specifications. The A99 II offers even a higher maximum resolution, 1 stop higher ISO, way more AF points and a 12fps burst mode.

You can buy it at Amazon or see more reviews here.

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Nikon D810 Advantages:

  • 700 shots longer battery life
  • Larger lens selection

On paper, there’s nothing else where the D810 offers a huge advantage over the much newer A99 II (D810 was released in 2014). Simply put, if you prefer the standard DSLR, a pentaprism instead of an electronic viewfinder (takes some time getting used to) and already have a couple of Nikon lenses, the D810 is a better fit for you. However, if you really need the specifications of the A99 II for your type of photography and are happy with what lenses Sony and other third-party brands offer, then the winner is obvious.

You can buy it at Amazon or see more reviews here.

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