- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 36.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon D810
D800E vs D810 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | EOS-1D C | D800E |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $15000.00 | $3299.95 |
Street Price: | $6,989.00 | $2,211.73 |
Date Available: | 2013-03-15 | 2012-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
54.5 oz
(1,545 g)
includes batteries |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.2 x
6.4 x
3.3 in. (158 x 164 x 83 mm) |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.1 | 36.3 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.94 microns | 4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 96 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,979 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6144 x 4912 (30.2 MP, 5:4), 4608 x 3680 (17.0 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.0 | 4.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV Video: 4K - MJPEG, FULL HD/ HD/SD - H.264 Intra frame / inter frame; Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect : 61-point / 41 F4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at F2.8; Spot, Single, Single + Adj 4 pts, Single + Adj 8 pts, Zone, Auto | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.76x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | 0.70x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800; ISO range of 100-25600 for movies | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin) | Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (4), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 100K-pixel RGB sensor: 252-zone Evaluative (35 zones in low light), Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.5%, Center, AF Point-linked, Multi (max 8 spots)) | 91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | |
Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UDMA7/UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
Movie File Format: | MOV Video: 4K - MJPEG, FULL HD/ HD/SD - H.264 Intra frame / inter frame; Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired (N3 contact), Wireless (LC-5) | Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo microphone mini jack, stereo headphone jack | Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.46 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.0 | 4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 54 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.74 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.184 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.044 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.306s Live View, Full Autofocus = 1.735s Live View, Prefocused = 0.184s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4N | Proprietary EN-EL15 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4N Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility), Picture Style Editor | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 | Windows, Mac OS X |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 18.1MP full frame CMOS sensor, 8-bit 4:2:2 4K Motion JPEG video (4096 x 2160 pixels), 1920x1080p at 60/50fps, Dual DIGIC 5+ processors, Uncompressed YCbCr 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output, Canon Log Gamma, stereo microphone and headphone jacks. Available 2012. | Limited edition Nikon D800 variant, with no low-pass filter (LPF) effect. IR cut and antireflective coating properties of the optical filter remain the same. |