• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 36.3 megapixels
  • ISO 64 - 12,800
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Nikon D810 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

  • Fast startup
    ~0.50 vs 0.8 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    988g vs 1544g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    36.3 vs 20.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Nikon D810

  • Less expensive
    $2999* vs $4097
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.58 vs 4.88 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Higher effective ISO
    3,207 vs 2,853 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • More cross-type AF points
    41 vs 15
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • More dots on screen
    1620k vs 1229k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.09 vs 0.21 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.76x vs 0.70x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 57 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    14.1 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    Unlimited vs 23 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    409600 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Both provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity

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Review Excerpt

  • Handles even better than its predecessors; Absolutely spectacular images from the 36-megapixel image sensor; Unusually wide sensitivity range for its resolution; Improved performance and buffer depths; Improved video feature set; Impressive low-light autofocus

  • Prone to moire and false color with some subjects; No longer available with a low-pass filter; Demands excellent lenses for the best detail; White balance tends warm under tungsten lighting

  • Read our Nikon D810 Review

  • Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.

  • Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.

  • Read our Canon 1DX Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810
Canon 5D Mark IV
  • $2291
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $2249
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 5D Mark IV
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $2249
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D810
Nikon D800
  • $2291
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800

Canon 1DX Mark II
Nikon D800
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Internal flash

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D800

Compared to Nikon D800E

Nikon D810
Nikon D800E
  • $2291
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800E

Canon 1DX Mark II
Nikon D800E
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Internal flash

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D800E

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D810
Nikon D4S
  • $2291
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • More dynamic range
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II
Nikon D4S
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D5

Nikon D810
Nikon D5
  • $2291
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO
  • More dynamic range
  • $4911
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II
Nikon D5
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Built-in GPS
  • $4911
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

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