Nikon D800 vs Sony Alpha 7 II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD800Alpha 7 II
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700 Sony Alpha 7
      Successor ModelNikon D810 Sony Alpha 7 III
      MSRPUS: $2999.95 UK: £2599.99 EU: €2829$1699 body only $1999 with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      ProcessorEXPEED 3BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49126000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 16006000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51117
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angleXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 Frames
      Flash Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      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 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 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 LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      DxO Low Light ISO28532449
      DxO Color Depth25.324.9
      DxO Dynamic Range14.413.6
      DxO Overall Score9590
      Video Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4
      1440 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [12 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [3 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 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
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless wired
      Environmental Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.1 x 5.5"
      Package Weight2.365 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FW50
      Battery Life900 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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