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Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Released July 2020
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Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D800E and Nikon Z5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and Z5 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The D800E was revealed 9 years prior to the Z5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D800E scores vs the Z5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon Z5

 D800E Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon D800E

 Z5 D800E 
ReleasedJuly 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 D800E and Nikon Z5

 D800E Z5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800E comes with external 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) and the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D800E compared to the Z5.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and Z5 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and Z5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D800E to provide extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D800E will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography advice
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography info
Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
great MP (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (470 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
30
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
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Nikon D800E vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Nikon Z5
 Nikon D800ENikon Z5
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D800E Nikon Z5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-06-11 2020-07-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 273
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 309 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.98 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
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 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 images 470 images
Battery type 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 recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $2,389 $1,399