Nikon D800 vs Sony Alpha 7S II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD800Alpha 7S II
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700 Sony Alpha 7S
      Successor ModelNikon D810 Sony Alpha 7S III
      MSRPUS: $2999.95 UK: £2599.99 EU: €2829$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      ProcessorEXPEED 3BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124240 x 2832
      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 16004240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
      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
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      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 7S II
      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-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51169
      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 7S II
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angleTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      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 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S 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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S 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-3 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 Lock
      DXO Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      DxO Low Light ISO28532993
      DxO Color Depth25.323.6
      DxO Dynamic Range14.413.3
      DxO Overall Score9585
      Video Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      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 7S II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless wired or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S 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)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      Package Weight2.895 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D800 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FW50
      Battery Life900 shots370 shots
      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 7S II
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      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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