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Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800
Nikon D810
Camera summary
The Nikon D810, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on June 26, 2014. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D800, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D800
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D850, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D850
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 36 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 1200 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Nikon D800
Camera summary
The Nikon D800, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on June 11, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.1 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D700, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D700
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D810, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D810
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 36 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 900 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
No |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Connectivity |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Optional | - |
| DXO color depth | 25.7 | 25.3 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 2853.0 | 2853.0 |
| DXO overall score | 97.0 | 95.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 26, 2014 | June 11, 2012 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $1,199.99 | $0.00 |
| model | Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Successor model | Nikon D850 | Nikon D810 |
Lense |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1� | 1� |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| Battery life | 1200 shots | 900 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | EN-EL15 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm | 146 x 123 x 82mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 980 grs | 900 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max image resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 36 | 36 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D810 | Nikon D800 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |