Nikon D810 vs Canon EOS RP

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Nikon D810 vs Canon EOS RP

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.3 megapixels
ISO 64 - 12,800

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Nikon D810 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
36.3 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Nikon D810

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 4.88 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
485g vs 988g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 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
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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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

Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2251
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon EOS RP

Canon 5D Mark IV

$949
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2249
35mm

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D810

Nikon D800

$2251
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1850
35mm

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800

Canon EOS RP

Nikon D800

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$1850
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon D800

Compared to Nikon D800E

Nikon D810

Nikon D800E

$2251
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

$2212
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800E

Canon EOS RP

Nikon D800E

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$2212
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon D800E

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Nikon D810

Canon 5DS R

$2251
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$1849
35mm

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5DS R

Canon EOS RP

Canon 5DS R

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$1849
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Nikon Z5

Nikon D810

Nikon Z5

$2251
35mm

Internal flash
Top deck display

$1097
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1097
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

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