Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Sony A99 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 D610	A99 II
Megapixels	24.3	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Sony A
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 - 25,600	50 - 102,400
AF Points	39	399 Phase Type
Cross-type AF Points	9	79 phase
Continuous Mode	6fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	1,228,800 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	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	SD + SD	2 x SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	30	61
RAW Buffer Size	15	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.3s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	490 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	29.9 oz (849g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	5.6 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2016

Nikon D610 Advantages:

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• Built-in Flash

• Battery Life – 900 shots vs 490 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Sony A99 II Advantages:

• Megapixels –  18.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A99 II is a much better choice.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A99 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO –  102,400 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 399 Phase Type vs 39.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 6fps.  It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• 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.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 61 vs 30.

• RAW Buffer Size – 25 vs 15.

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

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.