Nikon D810 vs Nikon D5200

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD810D5200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Successor ModelNikon D850 Nikon D5300
      MSRP$3299.95With 18-55mm VR lens: Eu: €920 UK: £820
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels37.09 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49126000 x 4000
      Other ResolutionsFX: 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 16004496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 exposures
      Focus Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5139
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points159
      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 VII screen
      Optics Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (WRGB)TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.52x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps
      Flash Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      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-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 meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with button
      DXO Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      DxO Low Light ISO28531284
      DxO Color Depth25.724.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.813.9
      DxO Overall Score9784
      Video Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      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 D810 Nikon D5200
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 6.65 x 6.1"8.7 x 6.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight4.55 lb3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL14
      Battery Life1200 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D810 Nikon D5200
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)      		Image sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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