| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 42.4 MP | 36.3 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | AA Alkaline Battery |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| general |
| Brand | Sony | Nikon |
| Model | ILCA 99M2 42.4MP DSLR Camera | D800E 36.3MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | ILCA 99M2 | D800E |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 42.4 MP | 36.3 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 7.6 x 14.3 x 10.4 cm | 146 x 123 x 81.5 mm |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Wide Angle | Yes | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Model Number | - | D800E |
| Tripod Socket | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 1000 GM |
| Lens Attachment | - | Body Only |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| ISO Rating | ISO 100 - 51200 | ISO 100 - 6400 |
| Other Sensor Features | Exmor CMOS | - |
| Sensor Size | - | 23.2 x 15.4 mm |
| Maximum ISO | - | 6400 ISO |
| Maximum FPS | - | 4 |
| Sensor Technology | - | CMOS |
| lens features |
| Aperture Range | F3.5 - F5.6 | - |
| Manual Focus | Yes | - |
| Color Filter | Primary RGB Color Filter | - |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Type | - | Nikon F Mount |
| Other Lens Features | - | Compatible Lenses AF NIKKOR Lenses Type G and D Lenses, DX Lenses, AI-P NIKKOR Lenses, X NIKKOR Lenses, Depth-of-field Preview, Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled |
| viewfinder features |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09x | 0.7X |
| View Finder | - | Yes |
| View Finder Type | - | Eye-level Pentaprism Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | - | 97% |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | - | -3.0 to +1.0m-1 |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | - | 17 mm |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Autofocus, Manual Focus | - |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL Exposure Metering, Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot |
| White Balancing | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature and Color Filter, Custom, Custom Set, AWB Micro Adjustment, Bracketing (3 Frames H / L Selectable) | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual can be stored, Color Temperature 2500 K - 10000 K, All with Fine-tuning |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps Selectable (+/- 5.0 EV) | 5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV |
| Exposure Mode | - | Programmed Auto with Flexible Program P, Shutter-priority Auto S, Aperture-priority Auto A, Manual M |
| Spot Meter | - | Yes |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | - |
| Continuous Shots | High 8 fps, Low 3 fps | - |
| Shutter Speed | - | 1/250 sec |
| Release Modes | - | Single Frame, Continuous Low Speed, Continuous High Speed, Quiet Shutter-release, Self-timer, Mirror Up |
| flash features |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction (On / Off Selectable), Rear Sync, Wireless, Hi-speed Sync | Front Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Rear-curtain Sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync Supported |
| Flash Compensation | 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps, +/- 3.0 EV | -3 - EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV |
| Built-in Flash | - | Yes |
| image features |
| Image Format | RAW, RAW and JPEG, JPEG Extra Fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard | NEF RAW, JPEG, NEF RAW JPEG, DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.3 |
| Aspect Ratio | 30200 AM | - |
| Gross Pixel | 24.7 MP | - |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | - |
| Still Image Size | L 6000 x 3376 (20 M), M 4240 x 2400 (10 M), S 3008 x 1688 (5.1 M) | - |
| Image Sizing | - | 7360 x 4912 L |
| Picture Angle | - | 35.9 x 24.0 mm |
| display features |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 1228800 dots | 921000 dots |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | - | 921,000 dots |
| LCD Display | - | Yes |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | - |
| HDMI | - | Yes |
| USB | - | Yes |
| GPS | - | Yes |
| storage and power features |
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Card Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC (UHS-I Compliant) / SDXC (UHS-I Compliant) | SD / UHS-I Compliant SDHC / SDXC / Type I Compact Flash UDMA Compliant |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | AA Alkaline Battery |
| Other Storage Features | PC Interface Mass Storage | - |
| Power Supply | - | EH-5b AC Adapter, Requires EP-5B Power Connector |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Built-in Microphone Stereo | stereo |
| Speaker | Built-in, Monaural | - |
| Video Format | JPEG, RAW, MP4 | MOV, H.264 / MPEG-4 |
| Audio Features | - | Linear PCM |
| Audio Video Interface | - | Audio Output |
| Frame Rates in Video Modes | - | 30fps |
| modes and functions features |
| Delete Function | Yes | - |
| Drive Modes | Single Shooting, Continuous Shooting (Hiigh / Low Selectable), Self-timer (10 / 2 sec Delay Selectable), Self-timer (Continuous) with 10 sec Delay 3/5 Exposures Selectable), Bracket Continuous, Bracket Single, White Balance Bracket, DRO Bracket | - |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape |
| HD Support | - | Yes |