Nikon D810 vs Sony A6500 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D810 vs Sony A6500.

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 D810	Sony A6500
Megapixels	36.3	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	7360 x 4912	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Sony E
ISO	64 - 12,800	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	32 - 51,200	51,200
AF Points	51	425
Cross-type AF Points	15	425 phase
Continuous Mode	4fps	11fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,229,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	1.07x
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	No
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	57	231
RAW Buffer Size	18	110
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time	0.5s	1.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1200 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	34.9 oz (988g)	16.0 oz (453g)
Size	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2"	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2016

Nikon D810 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  12.1 more megapixels.  For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D810 is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D810 has no AA filter

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

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

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

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

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

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/160.

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 350 shots.

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Sony A6500 Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A6500 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 425 vs 51.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 4fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• Touchscreen Support

• 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.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 57.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 18.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 535g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

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