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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D800 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D700
D700 vs D800 |
Samsung NX300
NX300 vs NX500 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D810
D800 vs D810 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D800 | NX500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $2999.95 | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,849.95 | $1,599.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-03-30 | 2015-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm) |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.7 in. (120 x 64 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 36.3 | 28.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.88 microns | 3.63 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| 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 | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 95 | 87 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.3 | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,853 | 1,379 |
| 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) |
6480 x 4320
(28.0 MP,
3:2), 4560 x 3040 (13.9 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 3648 (23.6 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1152 (2.4 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 4320 (18.7 MP, 1:1), 3088 x 3088 (9.5 MP, 1:1), 2160 x 2160 (4.7 MP, 1:1), 1408 x 1408 (2.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 8.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: 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 & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | n/a | Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
24 cm to Infinity 9.4 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 43.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes | |
| 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 | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| 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 1 or 1/3 EV 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, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Auto+Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/6000 - 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) | Multi (221 segments), 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 | Beauty Face, Landscape, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure; Smart Range+, HDR, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
| 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 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| 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 (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Via Wi-Fi live view or Bluetooth; optional wired USB cable release |
| 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) | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) with NFC; Bluetooth; Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 0.83 |
| 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 | 0.81 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 8.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 54 | 38 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 8.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | 6 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 8.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.20 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 | 0.097 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.076 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 | 1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15 | Proprietary BP-1130 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip | 1130mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-1130 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Samsung Raw Converter, i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter and Samsung DNG Converter |
| 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. | Available in black, brown and white. |
