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Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon D800E versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D800E was brought out 18 months earlier than the Df which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D800E scores versus the Df for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon Df

 D800E Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D800E

 Df D800E 
ReleasedDecember 2013June 2012Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Nikon Df

 D800E Df 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800E has got outside dimensions 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 Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D800E versus Nikon Df in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D800E versus the Df.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800E and Df is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and Df.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D800E to offer extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D800E is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography factors
Nikon Df Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography factors
Nikon Df Street photography factors
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography details
Nikon Df Sports photography details
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (1,400 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography details
Nikon Df Travel photography details
66
environment sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography information
Nikon Df Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D800E
Vlogging with Nikon Df
30
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D800E vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Nikon Df
 Nikon D800ENikon Df
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D800E Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-06-11 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 39
Cross focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 89
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 13.1
DXO Low light score 2979 3279
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 1400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
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