Nikon D810 vs Sony Alpha 7R II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD810Alpha 7R II
      Predecessor ModelNikon D800 Sony Alpha 7R
      Successor ModelNikon D850 Sony Alpha 7R III
      MSRP$3299.95$3199/ €3500 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels37.09 Megapixel43.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel42.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 51,20050 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49127974 x 5316
      Other ResolutionsFX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600Full Frame (3:2 - 5168 x 3448, 3984 x 2656, 16:9 - 7952 x 4472, 5168 x 2912, 3984 x 2240), APS-C (3:2 - 5168 x 3448, 3984 x 2656, 2592 x 1728, 16:9 - 5168 x 2912, 3984 x 2240, 2592 x 1456)
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51399
      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 D810 Sony Alpha 7R 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 D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (WRGB)TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fpsUp to 5 fps at 42 MP for up to 22 Frames
      Flash Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      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 Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments
      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-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; 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 Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R 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 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 ±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 LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      DxO Low Light ISO28533434
      DxO Color Depth25.726.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.813.9
      DxO Overall Score9798
      Video Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R 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
      1 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 D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R 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 D810 Sony Alpha 7R 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)980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 6.65 x 6.1"
      Package Weight4.55 lb2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FW50
      Battery Life1200 shots290 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 D810 Sony Alpha 7R II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots 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
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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