Nikon D610 with Sony A99 II Comparison

Nikon D610 and Sony A99 II Main Features

  • October, 2013
  • September, 2016
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • -
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 141 x 113 x 82 mm, 850g.
  • 143 x 104 x 76 mm, 849g.
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Nikon D610 Scores


Imaging score
76
Features score
73
Value for money score
88
Portability score
68
Overall score
78

Sony A99 II Scores


Imaging score
85
Features score
88
Value for money score
95
Portability score
70
Overall score
90

Sony Alpha A99 II with Nikon D610 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D610 with Sony Alpha A99 II. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D610 was released in 2013, and Sony A99 II in 2016. Alpha A99 II is newer, which is a plus. D610 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A99 II is greater than that of D610. The difference of 18 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Alpha A99 II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), D610 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
D610 has optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, and the Alpha A99 II doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha A99 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, D610 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D610 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D610 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D610 Alpha A99 II
Brand Nikon Sony
Model D610 Alpha A99 II
Announced October, 2013 September, 2016
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 305 143
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.78
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 39 399
Number of Cross Focus Points 9 79
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 42 MP
Max Image Resolution 6016 x 4016 7952 x 5304
Max Native ISO 6400 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 900 shots 490 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Model EN-EL15
Physical
Weight 850 g 849 g
Physical Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82 mm 143 x 104 x 76 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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