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Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon D5 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Replacement is Nikon D6
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D800
  • Updated by Nikon D850
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Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D5 and Nikon D810, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The D5 was unveiled 19 months after the D810 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D5 matches up versus the D810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Nikon D810

 D5 D810 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2014Newer by 19 months
Display resolution2359k1229kCrisper display (+1130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D5

 D810 D5 

Common features in the Nikon D5 and Nikon D810

 D5 D810 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5 offers outside dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D5 and Nikon D810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D5 compared to the D810.

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5 and D810 is 50 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D5 and D810.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D810 to show greater detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern D5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D810 Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
84
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5
Street photography with Nikon D810
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5 Sports photography info
Nikon D810 Sports photography info
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (3,780 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery power (3,780 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (3,780 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5 Vlogging features
Nikon D810 Vlogging features
30
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
28
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
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Nikon D5 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5 and Nikon D810
 Nikon D5Nikon D810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5 Nikon D810
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2014-06-26
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 5 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5588 x 3712 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3280000 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 153 51
Cross type focus points 99 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,359k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) 980 grams (2.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 97
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 14.8
DXO Low light rating 2434 2853
Other
Battery life 3780 photos 1200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Two Two
Retail cost $6,500 $1,999