Nikon D810A

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    Highlights

    • 36.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
    • 3.2" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon D810A was announced in 2015 and is a Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm) DSLR camera with 36.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.2" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Nikon D810A can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon D8xx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon D8xx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon D850
    Compare
    		August
    2017    		 45.7 MP
    Full Frame    		 64 - 25,600 Tilting 3.2"
    2,359k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon D810A February
    2015    		 36.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D810
    Compare
    		June
    2014    		 36.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 64 - 12,800 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D800E
    Compare
    		June
    2012    		 36.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.2"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D800
    Compare
    		June
    2012    		 36.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.2"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon D850 vs D810A vs D810 vs D800E vs D800.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D810A.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Large Sensor
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots

    CONS

    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Price
    •   Sensor Resolution - 36.3 Megapixel
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon D810A has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,229k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.70x magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D810A features a 36.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D810A's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame35.9 x 24 mm861.6 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 7360 x 4912 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like FX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600 with 5:4, 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D810A has Nikon F lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D810A.

    Nikon D850
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Nikon D810
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    Full Frame

    36.3 MP

    Nikon D800
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    Full Frame

    36.3 MP

    Nikon D800E
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    Full Frame

    36.3 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Nikon D2X
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    APS-C

    12.4 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Sony SLT-A58
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    APS-C

    20.1 MP

    Samsung NX30
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-T1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon D810A has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon D810A comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1200 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC and one for CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA).

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D810A has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Nikon D810A has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and from -1 to +19 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Flash

    Nikon D810A has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal or Wireless connection. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23"). It weighs 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    146 mm (5.75")

    123 mm (4.84")

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    82 mm (3.23")

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    Nikon D810A dimensions

    Nikon D810A for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D810A is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon D810A gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon D810A gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Nikon D810A gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Nikon D810A gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon D810A gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon D810A gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots

    Nikon D810A Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D810A and give score of 70 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    70

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 66 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 36.3 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    75

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 75 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    83

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 83 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    76

    We give Nikon D810A a score of 76 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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