Nikon D810 vs D800 comparison

The Nikon D810 is the follow-up to the revolutionary Nikon D800 released in 2012. The new D810 brings several improvements, however the majority of the camera’s features and specifications are similar. Below is a comparison of the differences between the two cameras. All other specifications features remain the same.

  Nikon D810 Nikon D800
Resolution 36.3MP (37.09 million total)
7,360 x 4,912 pixels
36.3MP ( 36.8 million total)
7,360 x 4,912 pixels
optical low-pass filter (OLPF) None Anti-alising
Continuous shooting full resolution 5 fps 4 fps
Continuous shooting (1:2 format) 6 fps 5 fps
Continuous shooting (DX crop) 6 fps
7 fps with MB-D12 battery grip and EN-EL18a battery
5 fps
Shutter Release Modes Continuous low-speed
Continuous high-speed
Mirror-up
Quiet Shutter Release
Quiet Continuous Release
Self-timer
Single-frame
Continuous low-speed
Continuous high-speed
Mirror-up
Quiet Shutter Release

Self-timer
Single-frame

Autofocus 51-point Multi-CAM 3500FX
new Group AF mode
improved focusing algorithm
51-point Multi-CAM

3500FX

Picture Controls

Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid

New: Clarity Control


Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid
Built-in Microphone Stereo Mono
Auto-ISO Picture and Video mode Picture mode only
Live View Highlight Assist Zebra Stripes None
ISO Range (standard) 64-12,800 100-6,400
ISO Range (extended) 32-51,200 50-25,600
RAW modes 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed
New small size (12-bit uncompressed only)
L12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed
Video modes Adds 50P and 60P full HD (1920×1080) 50P and 60P (1280×720 only)
Live view New split-screen mode for leveling
Hand grip Improved deeper grip
Info buttons 2 1
Viewfinder New organic electroluminescent display for shooting data
Release Date July 17, 2014 March 2012
Processing engine EXPEED 4 EXPEED 3
LCD monitor 3.2" 1,229k-dot LCD (333 DPI) 3.2" 921k-dot LCD (250 DPI)
White Balance 6 manual presets 4 manual presets
Metering Method Center-weighted
Matrix 3D color metering III
Spot
Highlight-weighted
Center-weighted
Matrix 3D color metering III
Spot
Weight 880g 900g
Battery life 1,200 shots 900 shots
Dimensions 5.8 in. (146 mm) x 4.9 in. (123 mm) x 3.3 in. (81.5 mm) 5.7 in. (144.78 mm) x 4.8 in. (121.92 mm) x 3.2 in. (81.28 mm)
Price (retail) $3,296.95

Nikon D810 at Amazon
Nikon D810 at Adorama
Nikon D810 at B&H Photo

$2,996.95

2 thoughts on “Nikon D810 vs D800 comparison

  1. Capture NX2 will work with the D800 but does not work with the D810 so if this software is part of your workflow may have serious issues.

  2. Have an 800e. Not that much of a leap for me. Hmmm…. stereo and zebra make this a terrific package for video. Wonder what the noise is like at the higher ISOs?

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