Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D810 vs Sony A7S 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	Sony A7S II
Megapixels	36.3	12.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	7360 x 4912	4240 x 2832
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Sony E
ISO	64 - 12,800	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	32 - 51,200	50 - 409,600
AF Points	51	169
Cross-type AF Points	15	169 phase
Continuous Mode	4fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,229,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.78x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
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	63
RAW Buffer Size	18	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	2.9s
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	370 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	34.9 oz (988g)	22.1 oz (627g)
Size	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2015

Nikon D810 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  24.1 more megapixels.  For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D810 is a much better choice.

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

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

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

• Built-in Flash

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 370 shots.

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Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7S II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 409,600 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 169 vs 51.

• Continuous mode – 5fps vs 4fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

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

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 63 vs 57.

• 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 A7S II weighs 361g less.

• Size – The Sony A7S II is noticeably smaller.

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