Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D800
- Renewed by Nikon D850
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Successor is Nikon Z6 II

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D810 versus Nikon Z6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and Z6 (25MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

The D810 was announced 5 years before the Z6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D810 scores against the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D810 & Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D810 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon Z6
D810 | Z6 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon D810
Z6 | D810 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | June 2014 | Newer by 50 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1229k | Crisper display (+871k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon Z6
D810 | Z6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 comes with external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D810 versus Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D810 versus the Z6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D810 and Z6 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and Z6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D810 to provide greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Nikon D810 | Nikon Z6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D810 | Nikon Z6 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-06-26 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXPEED 4 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6048 x 4024 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 273 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 309 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (WRGB) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 980g (2.16 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 97 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.7 | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | 2853 | 3299 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | XQD card |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,999 | $1,997 |