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Nikon D5 vs Sony Alpha 99 II

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon

Nikon D5

Nikon D-series Pro · released 2016-03-12
Lowest now
$879
MSRP
$6,499
14% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 67.7% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $524, $355 below today. Currently 14% of the $6,499 MSRP.

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Sony

Sony Alpha 99 II

Sony Alpha (A-mount) · released 2016-09-19
Lowest now
$2,000
MSRP
$3,199
63% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 289.1% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $514, $1,486 below today. Currently 63% of the $3,199 MSRP.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D5 Sony Alpha 99 II
Brand Nikon Sony
Family Nikon D-series Pro Sony Alpha (A-mount)
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLT
Mount F Sony A
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Megapixels 20.8 MP 42.4 MP
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2016-03-12 2016-09-19
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $6,499 $3,199
Current low $879 $2,000
% of MSRP 14% of MSRP 63% of MSRP

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