Nikon D810 vs Nikon D2X

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D810 and the Nikon D2X, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D810 was introduced in June 2014 and Nikon D2X was introduced in June 2005. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D810 over Nikon D2X.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2X over Nikon D810.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D810 has a 3.2" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Nikon D2X has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage.

Nikon D810 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 64 - 12,800 and expands to 32 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Nikon D2X features a 12.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D810 is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 7360 x 4912 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Nikon D2X can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D810 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D2X its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Nikon D810

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Nikon D810. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D810 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D2X nothing can be done. On Nikon D2X it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D810 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D810 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1200 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D810 has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA). Nikon D2X has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D810 has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Nikon D2X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D810, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2X. Nikon D810 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Nikon D2X can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D810 has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D2X has . Nikon D810 has detection range from -2 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D810 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D810 and ±5 EV range on Nikon D2X. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D810 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D2X.

Flash

Nikon D810 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. Nikon D2X has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

Nikon D810 body has dimensions of 146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23") and Nikon D2X body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39"). Nikon D810 weighs 980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz) and Nikon D2X weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

Nikon D810

Nikon D2X

146 mm

123 mm

158 mm

150 mm

123 mm

150 mm

82 mm

86 mm