Nikon D800 vs Nikon D810A

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD800D810A
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D810
      MSRPUS: $2999.95 UK: £2599.99 EU: €2829$3799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel37.09 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel36.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49127360 x 4912
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 1600FX: 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
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:25:4, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV2-9 exposures in 1-3 increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1515
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angleTFT-LCD (RGBW)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync
      Front-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      DxO Low Light ISO2853
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 6.6 x 6"
      Package Weight4.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL15
      Battery Life900 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D800 Nikon D810A
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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