Nikon D610 vs Sony A7S II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Sony A7S II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D610	Sony A7S II
Megapixels	24.3	12.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	4240 x 2832
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Sony E
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	50 - 25,600	50 - 409,600
AF Points	39	169
Cross-type AF Points	9	169 phase
Continuous Mode	6fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.78x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	30	63
RAW Buffer Size	15	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.3s	2.9s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	370 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	22.1 oz (627g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2015

Nikon D610 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  12.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D610 is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D610 has no AA filter.

• Continuous mode – 6fps vs 5fps.  It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Built-in Flash

• Battery Life – 900 shots vs 370 shots.

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Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7S II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO –  409,600 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 169 vs 39.

• Cross-type AF Points– 169 phase vs 9.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 63 vs 30.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 15.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A7S II weighs 223g less.

• Size – The Sony A7S II is noticeably smaller.

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