The D800 represents a new camera line for Nikon. While many may view it as the D700 sucessor, it actually could be considered a follow-up for the D3x due to its high pixel count. However, many of its attributes are similar to the D700, not the least of which is the similar form factor. See the list below to compare the D800 with the D700.
Nikon D700 | Nikon D800 | |
Resolution | 12.1 MP 4256 x 2832 pixels |
36.3 MP 7360 x 4912 pixels |
Sensor Size: | FX (36.0 x 23.9mm) | FX (35.9 x 24mm) |
ISO Range | 200-6,400 Expanded 100-25,600 |
100-6,400 Expanded range 50-25,600 |
LCD Display Size | 3-inch 920,000 pixels (640×480) | 3.2-inch 920,000 pixels (640×480) |
Video | None | 1080p (1920 x 1080) 24/25/30fps 720p 24/25/30/60 fps |
Maximum Frame Rate | 5fps (8fps with MB-D10) | 4fps FX, 5 fps DX up to 6fps (DX mode with optional battery grip MB-D12) |
Shutter Speed | 30 sec – 1/8,000 sec | |
Shutter Life | 150,000 actuations | 200,000 actuations |
Viewfinder | 95% coverage, optical 0.72x magnification |
100% coverage, optical 0.70x magnification |
Autofocus Sysem | 51-point | 51-point AF system with face recognition |
Metering | 1,005-pixel RGB sensor | 91,000-pixel RGB sensor |
Wireless Transmitter (optional) | WT-4/WT-4a Wireless Transmitter | WT-4 / WT-4a Wireless Transmitter |
Media Slots | Single CompactFlash (CF) | Dual: SD and CompactFlash (CF) |
Battery | EN-EL3e | EN-EL15 |
Shots per charge | 1000 | 900 |
Battery grip (optional) | MB-D10 | MB-D12 |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
File Formats: | Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percentCompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percentJPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal QualityTIFF (RGB) | |
Dimensions | 5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 inches (147 x 123 x 77 mm ) | 5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 inches (146 x 123 x 81.5 mm ) |
Weight | 995g | 900g |
Retail Price (at launch) | $2,995 USD | $2,995 USD €2899 Euro ¥268,200 Yen |
Interested in preorder
I have waited for 2 years.. I would like to receive preorder info for Mumbai India..
great camera, however with 2 negative points:
– still miss tilting screen
– speed of continuous shooting is very poor (even worse than its predecessor D700)
Tilting screen with more resolution. This is more landscape/studio oriented, not intended for sports or high speed. Medium format has been the only available 30+ Mp camera so far and the frame rates are barely 1/second, by comparison this is a speed demon.
Respected sir/mam
it’s good to see d800 with high mega pixels slr camera.i read out whole specification but you did not mention about metering system as compared to canon which coming with dual metering system which gives fast focus and accurate color to exposure.i used new canon base model 1100d (12 MP) without flash at 1600 iso resulting in the end no noise was there picture quality was stunning.if we compare with d7000 only this model stands in this comparison.so i hope this coming model will set new impression regarding same.
Is the “51-point AF system
with face recognition” comparable to the AF system of the D3?
Die D700 entsprach nicht dem standard von heute mit 12.ml.pix. Deshalb rate ich abzuwarten auf presentation von D800 mit 36 pix, und ein vorrausichtliche preis von 2795 euro ist araktiv. Hiermit vird man für weitere 10 Jahre gedekt.
I use both cameras and have motor drives on both. If you need speed use the d700 (8fps). Its perfect for sports , photojournalism, fashion, wedding.
If you want high res use the d800
(4fps). I use it for landscape, travel, scenic, fine art and commercial.
The fit / feel between the two are virtually identical.
Also, you can speed up the d800 in DX mode (6fps) and still have 16 megapixels ( equal to D4 ).
With my 700-200 attached I now have 105-300 f2.8 in DX mode. When I attach the TC-17e extender that same lens turns into 178-510
f4.8.