Nikon D810 vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D810 vs Sony A77 II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D810	A77 II
Megapixels	36.3	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	7360 x 4912	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Sony A
ISO	64 - 12,800	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	32 - 51,200	50 - 51,200
AF Points	51	79
Cross-type AF Points	15	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	4fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,229,000 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	1.09x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	57	26
RAW Buffer Size	18	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1200 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	34.9 oz (988g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2014

Nikon D810 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  12.0 more megapixels.  For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D810 is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D810 has no AA filter.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 57 vs 26.

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 480 shots.

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Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A77 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 79 vs 51.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 4fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 18.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A77 II weighs 341g less.

• Size – The Sony A77 II is noticeably smaller.

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