Clicky

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D800
  • Refreshed by Nikon D850
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D810 versus Nikon Z8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The D810 was revealed 9 years before the Z8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D810 scores against the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

				

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon Z8

 D810 Z8 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon D810

 Z8 D810 
ReleasedMay 2023June 2014More modern by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2089k1229kClearer screen (+860k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon Z8

 D810 Z8 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.20"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 comes with physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D810 versus Nikon Z8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D810 and the Z8.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and Z8 is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D810 and Z8.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z8 to offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
84
focusing manually
great megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography info
Nikon Z8 Street photography info
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (980g)
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography details
Nikon Z8 Sports photography details
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
81
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low