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Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D800
  • Replacement is Nikon D850
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost 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 D810 vs Nikon D810A Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the D810 (36MP) and the D810A (36MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D810 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the D810A which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D810 scores versus the D810A when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D810A

 D810 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D810

 D810A D810 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2014More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon D810A

 D810 D810A 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D810 offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D810 and the D810A.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and D810A is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and D810A.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D810 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography information
Nikon D810A Portrait photography information
84
focusing manually
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography information
Nikon D810A Street photography information
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D810A Sports photography highlights
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D810
Travel photography with Nikon D810A
63
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
environment proofing
fantastic MP (36MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
great battery power (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
28
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980g)
30
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D810Nikon D810A
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D810 Nikon D810A
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-06-26 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor 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 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 980 grams (2.16 lbs) 880 grams (1.94 lbs)
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 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 1200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $1,999 $3,800