Here is a quick comparison for the Sony A7R III vs Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II high-end cameras with full-frame image sensors.
Sony A7R III mirrorless camera can shoot full frame 42MP RAW photos at a blazing speed of 10 frames per second with full AF and AE capabilities. Everything you need to know about the Sony A7R III, including photos, video, specs and release date can be found here.
On the other hand the Nikon D850 is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR which boasts of a 45.7-megapixel sensor and 4K video recording support.
Sony A99II features a 42.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. The sensor allows for 12 fps burst shooting with continuous AF/AE and a top ISO of 102,400. The image processor offers 4K video recording and a 5-axis in-body image stabilization mechanism.
The price of Nikon D850 is almost the same as the Sony A99II. Both cameras cost $3200 while the newly announced A7RIII has a price tag of $3,198. Check out the Sony A7R III vs Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II comparison below.
Differences between the Sony A7R III vs Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II cameras
So what may be the main differences when consider their specs list? Let’s have a brief look at the main features of Sony A7R III vs Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II . Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | Sony A7RIII | Nikon D850 | Sony a99II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 42 MP | 45.75 MP | 42 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Image Size | 7952 x 5304 | 8256 x 5504 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | Expeed 5 | Bionz X |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis Sensor-shift (5.5 steps) | No | 5-axis Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | %100 | %100 | %100 |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.75x | 0.78x |
| Storage Media | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | XQD, SD UHS-II (2 Slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (2 Slots) |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 FPS | 7 FPS, 9 FPS w/ Battery Pack | 12 FPS |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250s | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-32,000 | ISO 64-25,600 | ISO 100-25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 50, ISO 102,400 | ISO 32, ISO 102,400 | ISO 50, ISO 102,400 |
| Autofocus System | 399 focal plane phase detect points and 425 contrast detect AF points | 153 point AF system (99 cross-type) | 399 point AF system |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 4K@30p | 4K@30p | 4K@30p |
| LCD Screen | 3″ Fully Articulated TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Fully Articulated TFT-LCD | 3″ Fully Articulated TFT-LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | No |
| LCD Resolution | 1,228,800 dots | 2,360,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots |
| Built-in GPS | No | No | No |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | NP-FW100 | EN-EL15a | NP-FM500H |
| Battery Life | 650 shots (CIPA) | 1,840 shots (CIPA) | 1,200 shots (CIPA) |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74 mm | 146 x 124 x 78.5 mm | 143 x 104 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 657g | 1,015g | 849g |
| Current Price | $3,198 | $3,299.95 | $3,198 |
