- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 36.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D800 webpage |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D700
D700 vs D800 |
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Successor: |
Nikon D810
D800 vs D810 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | A850 | D800 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $2999.95 |
Street Price: | $2,219.00 | $1,849.95 |
Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2012-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 30.0 oz (850 g) |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 36.3 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 95 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | 25.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 14.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,415 | 2,853 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Nikon F |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. | 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 |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | 0.70x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | 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 ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) | 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. |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 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) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UDMA7/UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 0.42 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | 0.39 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | 23 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.46 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | 54 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.21 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): | 0.154 seconds | 0.044 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.043 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: | 0.5 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | 900 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL15 |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | Windows, Mac OS X |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. | 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. |