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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(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
Nikon Z6
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon Z6

 D810 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon D810

 Z6 D810 
IntroducedAugust 2018June 2014Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1229kCrisper display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon Z6

 D810 Z6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.2"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).

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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.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

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

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
great resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D810
Street photography with Nikon Z6
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (980 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography details
Nikon Z6 Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery (1,200 per charge)
environment sealing
high sensor resolution (36MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average in class (980 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
great resolution (25MP)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
28
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (980g)
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Nikon Z6
 Nikon D810Nikon Z6
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