Nikon D800E

Nikon D800E is Nikon's Advanced DSLR camera first announced on June of 2012. The camera uses a 36MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 7360 x 4912.

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The D800E is scored #17 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and all round #106 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to try out our Smart camera search to see camera rankings based on your personalized requirements.

Below is a diagram of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Nikon D800E comes with a history of related cameras. Down below, you can look at all older and latest models alongside important features.

You can check the D800E from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a shortlist of benefits and drawbacks of the Nikon D800E based on criterias that are usually viewed as essential in a camera.

The Nikon D800E houses the Expeed 3 processor. The sensor measurement in the Nikon D800E is 35.9mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 862 mm² sensor can resolve 7360 x 4912 pixels and aspect ratios of 5:4 and 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 36MP and supports a native ISO range of 100 - 6400. This ISO can also be widened digitally to a high of 25600. RAW photos are supported so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

Nikon decided to skip the anti-alias filter for the Nikon D800E. This can result in more detailed photos but can create moire under certain circumstances.

The graphic below displays the D800E's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The D800E sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is showcased in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Nikon D800E is 1.98 lbs (900 gr / 31.75 oz) and the measurement of the camera is 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2"). The weight of normal Advanced DSLR camera is 776 gr so the Nikon D800E is more heavy when compared to its competitors.

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Below is a pic of the Nikon D800E next to a soda to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view below will show you the button arrangement on the D800E.

The D800E works with the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses currently available. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the D800E.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical24mmf/1.4 580g

Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO18-270mmf/3.5-6.3 560g

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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF17-50mmf/2.8 570g

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC24mmf/3.5 680g

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR500mmf/4.0 3090g

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED VR II200mmf/2.0 2930g

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art24-70mmf/2.8 1020g

The D800E has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that contain NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily send pictures and usually change settings without connecting straight to the camera.

A few applications even stream a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external monitor. The majority of cameras will allow you to charge the battery using the USB socket.

The maximum video quality in the Nikon D800E is 1920 x 1080 and it can shoot in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 1080p quality provides a good balance in quality vs file sizes but FULL HD will not give you much room to crop. The camera does include both headphone and mic socket making it incredibly useful whilst recording sound.

Nikon D800E has environment sealing which makes it a great pick to use in challenging locations. This is especially handy in case you are unsure about the conditions you may encounter in outdoor photography.

The Nikon D800E houses a 3.2 inch fixed screen supporting a resolution of 921 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the screen offers no touch support. The D800E also includes a Top LCD display so its possible to quickly checkout the camera's settings.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Nikon D800E are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.7x

In those bright outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders can be rather useful.

Nikon D800E can shoot continuously at 4.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.

Nikon D800E has got both built-in flash and also external flash ability. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/250 seconds.

Nikon D800E has got both Phase Detect Auto Focus along with Contrast Based Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is more quicker & accurate when compared to Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera boasts Face detect which makes it valuable for taking photos of people.

It boasts 51 focus points to select from. It also has Tracking Auto Focus for things on the move. Nikon D800E boasts manual focusing in case it is required in low light scenarios or you require more precise focusing control.

The battery (EN-EL15) in the Nikon D800E is designed to last for 900 images as per the CIPA requirements making it about average when compared to its competition. The general Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 has the highest possible (2260) battery life in this class of cameras.

Following is a listing of Advanced DSLR cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
D800E vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
D800E vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
D800E vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
D800E vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
D800E vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following diagram provides a analysis of the Nikon D800E for varying styles of photography. To learn more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Nikon D800E has a score of 83 which is terrific, meaning that it is a great fit for portrait photography. Shooting portrait photos leans heavily to sensor size, support for RAW photos together with the ability to utilize external lighting.

Having a decent rating of 60, the Nikon D800E is relatively suited for street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A above average sports photography points tally of 74 indicates the Nikon D800E is a respectable option for taking pictures of sports. A camera should have good autofocus plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is extremely important when choosing a camera for travel. All things considered, the Nikon D800E gets a above average 66 as a travelling camera which is a respectable choice to buy for your journeys.

For anyone who is planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the most essential factor will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon D800E at it's awesome score of 79 as a landscape camera is a great pick amongst its rivals.

A vlogging camera should posses a articulating display, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering every thing, the Nikon D800E is not really suitable as a vlog camera as it delivers a really bad score of 30.

If you need replacements to the D800E, below is a range of the top rated cameras which fall within the category of Advanced DSLR.

The diagram just below gives you a bird's eye view of the D800E vs it's top scored competitors listed previously.

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