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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
78
Overall
75

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D5500
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D800
  • Newer Model is Nikon D850
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D5600 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The D5600 was introduced 2 years later than the D810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D5600 scores vs the D810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D810

 D5600 D810 
IntroducedNovember 2016June 2014Fresher by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D5600

 D810 D5600 
Display resolution1229k1037kClearer display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D810

 D5600 D810 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display size

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 has outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5600 vs the D810.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and D810 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and D810.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5600 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D810 will give more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher D5600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D810 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography features
Nikon D810 Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography info
Nikon D810 Sports photography info
69
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (820 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 Travel photography info
Nikon D810 Travel photography info
81
better than average battery (820 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
62
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is great (36MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography information
Nikon D810 Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging factors
Nikon D810 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
28
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980g)
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Nikon D810
 Nikon D5600Nikon D810
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5600 Nikon D810
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-11-10 2014-06-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 980 gr (2.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 97
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 25.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 14.8
DXO Low light score 1306 2853
Other
Battery life 820 pictures 1200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $597 $1,999