Nikon D5 vs Sony Alpha 7S II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5Alpha 7S II
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4s Sony Alpha 7S
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S III
      MSRP$6499/£5729$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.33 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,280,00050 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      ProcessorEXPEED 5BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5588 x 37124240 x 2832
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points153169
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      DxO Low Light ISO24342993
      DxO Color Depth25.123.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.313.3
      DxO Overall Score8885
      Video Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone wired or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Dimensions160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62")127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8"
      Package Weight4.7 lb2.895 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Battery PackEN-EL18aNP-FW50
      Battery Life3780 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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