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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Nikon D810
D800E vs D810
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Model Number: |
D800E |
A37 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$3299.95 |
$599.99 |
Street Price: |
$2,211.73 |
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Date Available: |
2012-04-15 |
2012-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries
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25.6 oz
(726 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in.
(146 x
123 x
82 mm)
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4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
36.3 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.88 microns |
4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
96 |
75 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
25.6 |
23.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.3 |
12.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,979 |
799 |
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) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 5536 x 2160
(12.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2160
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.0 |
5.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) |
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: |
n/a |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom |
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 |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.73x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
1.10x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
2.6 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
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11.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
16000 |
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 (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
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, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Custom, Color Temp/Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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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) |
1200-zone Evaluative, 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 |
Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect (Posterization (color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings)) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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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 |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
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Other Memory: |
UDMA7/UHS-I compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) |
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
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Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
Optional Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM) |
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) |
Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.42 |
0.47 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.39 |
0.45 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
23 |
2 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.46 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.0 |
5.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
54 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
14 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.11 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.74 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.184 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.044 seconds |
0.080 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.22 seconds |
0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.057 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.306s
Live View, Full Autofocus = 1.735s
Live View, Prefocused = 0.184s |
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.124s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.8 seconds |
2.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
900 shots |
450 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
Sony Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Notes & Features: |
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. |
SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4 EV correction), Full HD 1080i60 Video, Up to 7 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing. |