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Nikon D850 vs Sony a99

5.75 in
4.88 in
Nikon D850 Digital Camera
Nikon D850
5.79 in
4.38 in
Sony a99 Digital Camera
Sony a99
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
57
4.8 out of 5
20 user ratings
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35
3.9 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
53 %
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User rating
55
4.3 out of 5
55 user ratings
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52 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
1 %
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34
4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatFXFull frame
Sensor size1.41 in1.41 in
Effective pixels45.75 Mpx24.0 Mpx
Max resolution8256 x 5504 px6000 x 4000 px

Image

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
ISO
  • 64
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 25600
ISO minimum64100
ISO maximum2560025600
Maximum image resolution8256 x 5504 px6000 x 4000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid

Optics and focus

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Lens mountNikon AF-SSony A
Maximum aperture42.8
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Filter diameter3.03 in3.23 in

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Screen size3.2 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots23600001229000
Touch screenyesno
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.75 x0.71 x

Photography features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Electronic
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Normal
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync

Videography features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4

Design

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Body typeSLRSLR
Colour of productBlackBlack
Environmentally sealedyesyes

Dimensions

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Weight32.28 oz25.86 oz
Width5.75 in5.79 in
Height4.88 in4.38 in
Depth3.09 in3.09 in

Storage

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • XQD
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • XQD
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC

Power

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)1840500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
HDMIyesyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB BMini-USB B
USB version3.12.0

Other features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Sony a99Sony a99
GPSyesyes

Pros & Cons

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