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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon D800 and Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the D800 (36MP) and the D810A (36MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D800 was introduced 3 years earlier than the D810A and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D800 scores vs the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Nikon D810A

 D800 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D800

 D810A D800 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2012Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Nikon D810A

 D800 D810A 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D800 against the D810A.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800 and D810A is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and D810A.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older D800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D810A Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography features
Nikon D810A Street photography features
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800
Sports photography with Nikon D810A
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
MP count amazing (36MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810A Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging info
Nikon D810A Vlogging info
30
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D800Nikon D810A
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-06-11 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 880 gr (1.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos 1200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $2,999 $3,800