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Comparison of Nikon D810A and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II ×
Nikon D810A ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IINikon D810A
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberRX100 IID810A
Alternate model number(s)
  • dsc-rx100m2
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Camera formatCompactPro SLR
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102146
Width (mm)3882
Height (mm)58123
Weight (g)281988
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony RX100-
SuccessorSony RX100 II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.236.3
Sensor format1 inch35mm
Sensor area (mm²)116.16861.6
Sensor width (mm)13.235.9
Sensor height (mm)8.824
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.414.88
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score67-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.5-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)483-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2040(6.3 mp other)
  • 3072 x 2456(7.5 mp 5:4)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3680 x 2456(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3056(14.1 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3680(17.0 mp 5:4)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 5520 x 3680(20.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6114 x 4080(24.9 mp 3:2)
  • 6144 x 4912(30.2 mp 5:4)
  • 7360 x 4912(36.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (nef)
  • sraw
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)9.65
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioMOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon F
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T*; 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspheric elements, 7 blade aperture-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.6-
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.56-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 1.2
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sp51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVFSLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,229,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160200
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 160-12800 with ISO 100 and 125 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NRAuto, 200 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • 000k); fine-tuning available for all options.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (2)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (4)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/8000 - 900
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesAnti Motion Blur, Fireworks, Gourmet, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Night SceneNone
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.30m to 15.0m (W) / 0.55m to 5.7m (T)Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportNo UHS support
Other memory-UHS-I/UDMA compliant
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • raw (nef)
  • sraw
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d) with bravia link
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
  • 10-pin expansion terminal (gp-1 gps compatible)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic mini jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.53-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)4-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.64-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.65
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.2-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.03-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-1,200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary EN-EL15
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or mb-d12 battery grip
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • nikon capture nx-d download
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew BSI CMOS Exmor R sensor with improved IQ, Multi-interface Hot Shoe, Tilting LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, Multi Terminal.Optimized for astrophotography and other scientific applications



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