Nikon D810A vs Sony Alpha 6000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD810AAlpha 6000
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100
      MSRP$3799$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels37.09 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49126000 x 4000
      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 16006000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1-3 increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      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-1 to +19 EV0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51179
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      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 D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (RGBW)TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps
      Flash Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      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
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 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 meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      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)±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 Lock
      DXO Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      DxO Low Light ISO1347
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      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 D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      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 D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      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 PC
      Environmental Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 6.6 x 6"6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"
      Package Weight4.55 lb1.48 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FW50
      Battery Life1200 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D810A Sony Alpha 6000
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      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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