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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D800
  • Renewed by Nikon D850
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D810 versus Nikon Z7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D810 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Z7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D810 scores vs the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon Z7

 D810 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon D810

 Z7 D810 
AnnouncedAugust 2018June 2014More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon Z7

 D810 Z7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D810 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D810 compared to the Z7.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and Z7 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and Z7.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 to provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
high resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography details
Nikon Z7 Street photography details
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography details
Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
63
great battery power (1,200 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high resolution (46 megapixels)
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (1,200 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
28
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Nikon Z7
 Nikon D810Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D810 Nikon Z7
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-26 2018-08-23
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXPEED 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 32 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 493
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon Z
Available lenses 309 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 sync 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980g (2.16 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Physical 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 rating 97 99
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2853 2668
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) XQD card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $1,999 $2,797