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Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
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Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D810A versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D810A was introduced 14 months after the Df making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D810A matches up versus the Df in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon Df

 D810A Df 
ReleasedFebruary 2015December 2013More modern by 14 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D810A

 Df D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Nikon Df

 D810A Df 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A features outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Nikon Df has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D810A and the Df.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and Df.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D810A to produce more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger D810A is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D810A
Street photography with Nikon Df
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography details
Nikon Df Sports photography details
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (1,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
Nikon Df Travel photography factors
69
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D810A
Vlogging with Nikon Df
30
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D810A vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Nikon Df
 Nikon D810ANikon Df
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D810A Nikon Df
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 861.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 39
Cross focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 880g (1.94 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3279
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 1400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $3,800 $2,747