cameracomparison · 2-way
Nikon D810A vs Sony A7 IV
Key differences
10% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | Nikon D810A | Sony A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dslr | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Nikon FX astro | — |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 35.9×24.0mm | 35.9×23.9mm |
| Diagonal | 43.2mm | 43.1mm |
| Pixel size | 4.88µm | 5.13µm |
| Resolution | 7360×4912 | 7008×4672 |
| Megapixels | 36.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | — |
| Peak QE | — | — |
Advantages of Nikon D810A
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of Sony A7 IV
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — Nikon D810A
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Sony A7 IV
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Nikon D810A — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.50°Scale: 4.03"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.72°Scale: 1.26"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.50"/px
Sony A7 IV — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 4.23"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.32"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.53"/px
Nikon D810A — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.
Sony A7 IV — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.