Prices: |
|
Compare Prices
|
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D800 webpage
|
Manufacturer website
|
Predecessor: |
Nikon D700
D700 vs D800
|
Canon T6s
T6s vs 77D
|
Successor: |
Nikon D810
D800 vs D810
|
|
Model Number: |
D800 |
77D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
9000D |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2999.95 |
$1499.00 |
Street Price: |
$1,849.95 |
$549.99 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-30 |
2017-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries
|
37.2 oz
(1,055 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
Size: |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in.
(146 x
123 x
82 mm)
|
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.0 in.
(131 x
100 x
76 mm)
|
Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
36.3 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.88 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
95 |
78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
25.3 |
23.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.4 |
13.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,853 |
971 |
Image Resolution: |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2976 x 1824
(5.4 MP,
Other), 2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3552 x 2664
(9.5 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.0 |
6.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
|
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
|
Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM); MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
n/a |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
29 -
216mm
|
Focal Length (actual): |
|
18 -
135mm
|
Zoom Ratio: |
|
7.50x |
Aperture Range: |
|
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
|
39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
|
Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
Filter Thread: |
n/a |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
|
Digital Zoom Values: |
1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
|
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
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 |
OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
|
Viewfinder Type: |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.51x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.82x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(346,600 px)
|
Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
|
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
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, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
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. |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
Metering Modes: |
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) |
7,560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor: 63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (6.0%), Spot (3.5%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Flash Off, Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
E-TTL II, Manual |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
UDMA7/UHS-I compliant |
|
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
14-bit .CR2 RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM); MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
|
|
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
|
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.42 |
<0.3 |
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 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.0 |
6.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
54 |
167 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
6.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
23 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
6.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
14 |
21 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.09 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 |
0.071 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.044 seconds |
0.087 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.22 seconds |
0.25 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.068 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 |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.8 seconds |
3.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
900 shots |
600 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary LP-E17 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 |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
|
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
|
Notes & Features: |
New 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, New EXPEED 3 processor, 91K-dot Matrix Metering III, Improved Auto ISO, Full HD 1080p30 movies, HMDI simultaneous output, Dual SD+CF slots, USB 3.0. |
|