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| Predecessor: |
Canon G12
G12 vs G15 |
Nikon D800E
D800E vs D810 |
| Successor: |
Canon G16
G15 vs G16 |
Nikon D850
D810 vs D850 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | G15 | D810 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $3299.95 |
| Street Price: | $649.95 | $2,250.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2014-07-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.3 oz
(350 g)
includes batteries |
34.9 oz
(988 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
3.0 x
1.6 in. (107 x 76 x 40 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: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 36.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 4.88 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 46 | 97 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.9 | 25.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 14.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 165 | 2,853 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9) |
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 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.2 | 5.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo 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: | n/a | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.1 - 30.5mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | Via optional lens adapter | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) | OVF: 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? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m | 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): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 922,000 dots (307,200 px) | 1,229,000 dots (307,250 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: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 64 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 80 to 12800 | Auto, 64 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater | Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6) (Spot WB available in Live View), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 15 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE | 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: | Scene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) | None |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro | 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: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) | Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 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: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I/UDMA compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal | Mini HDMI (Type C), USB 3.0 Micro-B, 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): | 2.07 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.83 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.91 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.2 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 57 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.2 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 20 | 23 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | 18 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.46 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.46 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.88 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.158 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.454 seconds | 0.056 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.71 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.073 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.302s Live View, Full Autofocus = 0.875s Live View, Prefocused = 0.158s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.7 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.0 seconds | 2.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 770 shots | 1200 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L 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 | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS | Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS 10.7.5+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance, 10 fps High-Speed Burst mode, Full HD 1080p24 video, 58 scene Smart Auto, supports conversion lenses. | Brand-new, 36.3-megapixel FX-format (full-frame) AA-filterless CMOS sensor, expanded sensitivity range (ISO 32-51200), EXPEED 4 processor, Group-area AF mode, 5fps full-res burst mode, electronic front curtain shutter option, Full HD 60p video, Small RAW option, USB 3.0, dual CF/SD slots. |
