Nikon D810 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD810Alpha DSLR-A380
      Predecessor ModelNikon D800 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
      Successor ModelNikon D850 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      MSRP$3299.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels37.09 Megapixel14.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124592 x 3056
      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 16004592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      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 DSLR-A380
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points519
      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)Spherical Acute Matte
      Optics Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (WRGB)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.49x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps
      Flash Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10010.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      DxO Low Light ISO2853614
      DxO Color Depth25.722.6
      DxO Dynamic Range14.811.8
      DxO Overall Score9767
      Video Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      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
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 6.65 x 6.1"
      Package Weight4.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FH50
      Battery Life1200 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Nikon D810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots 2 or 10 sec
      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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