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Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • New Model is Nikon D810
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
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Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and Z5 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D800 was manufactured 9 years before the Z5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the D800 scores vs the Z5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Nikon Z5

 D800 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon D800

 Z5 D800 
IntroducedJuly 2020June 2012More modern by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Nikon Z5

 D800 Z5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D800 has external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D800 compared to the Z5.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and Z5 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D800 and Z5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D800 to give more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged D800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography details
Nikon Z5 Street photography details
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography features
Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
66
environment sealing
amazing resolution (36MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery life (470 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
amazing resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (470 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
30
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
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Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Nikon Z5
 Nikon D800Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D800 Nikon Z5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-06-11 2020-07-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 273
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon Z
Number of lenses 309 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15c
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 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $2,999 $1,399