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Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A

Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D800E (36MP) and the D810A (36MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D800E was announced 3 years prior to the D810A which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D800E matches up versus the D810A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D810A

 D800E D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D800E

 D810A D800E 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2012Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Nikon D810A

 D800E D810A 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E offers outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

See the Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D800E and the D810A.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and D810A is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and D810A.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged D800E is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography details
Nikon D810A Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography factors
Nikon D810A Street photography factors
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800E
Sports photography with Nikon D810A
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810A Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging advice
Nikon D810A Vlogging advice
30
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D800E vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D800ENikon D810A
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D800E Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-06-11 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lb) 880 grams (1.94 lb)
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 All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 shots 1200 shots
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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $2,389 $3,800