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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D800
  • Replacement is Nikon D850
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D810 versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and Df (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D810 was announced 7 months after the Df so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D810 matches up against the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon Df

 D810 Df 
IntroducedJune 2014December 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D810

 Df D810 

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon Df

 D810 Df 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D810 enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Nikon Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D810 versus the Df.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D810 and Df is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and Df.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D810 to offer greater detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger D810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Df Portrait photography factors
84
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography factors
Nikon Df Street photography factors
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (980g)
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810
Sports photography with Nikon Df
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Df Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count amazing (36MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (980g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,400 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Df Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging features
Nikon Df Vlogging features
28
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (980g)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D810Nikon Df
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D810 Nikon Df
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-06-26 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXPEED 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 39
Cross type focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD (WRGB) TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980 gr (2.16 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
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 rating 97 89
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 2853 3279
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 1400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $1,999 $2,747