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Manufacturer website
Nikon D800 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D700
D700 vs D800 |
Panasonic FZ1000
FZ1000 vs FZ2500 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D810
D800 vs D810 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D800 | FZ2500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | FZ2000, FZH1 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $2999.95 | $1199.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,849.95 | $964.66 |
| Date Available: | 2012-03-30 | 2016-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries |
34.1 oz
(966 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm) |
5.4 x
4.0 x
5.3 in. (138 x 102 x 135 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 36.3 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.88 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 95 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,853 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 11.4 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p/72p/84p/96p/120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| 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 & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 480mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 8.8 - 176mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 20.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - f/11; 9 blade diaphragm; 2 built-in ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Auto) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| 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 | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint; (Full area touch is available) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.74x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | 2.18x |
| Display | ||
| 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 (346,700 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| 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, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step |
| 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, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 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) | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| 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 | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) | 1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 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 | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| 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 | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Wi-Fi, optional wired |
| 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) | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 0.45 |
| 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 | 0.68 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 11.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 54 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 10.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | 35 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 10.7 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | 32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.10 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.10 seconds | |
| 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 | 0.129 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | 0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.039 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 | 2.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | None; PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer Studio available for download. |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| 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. | |
