First introduced in June, 2012, Nikon D800 is a 36 MP DSLR with a Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Nikon replaced the older Nikon D700 with D800. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Nikon D800 with Nikon D700
Nikon replaced D800 with Nikon D810. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Nikon D800 with Nikon D810
Nikon D800 comes with a Full Frame sensor - 35.9 x 24 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 43.18 mm
Sensor resolution of Nikon D800 ~ 7348 x 4898 pixels.
Nikon D800 has Crop Factor: 1.0
The sensor has a surface area of 861.6 mm².
There are approximate 35,990,504 photosites (pixels) on this area.
| Nikon D800 Series History |
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| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nikon D850 | 2017 | 46MP | 64 - 25600 | 1015g | 146 x 124 x 79mm | |
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Nikon D810A | 2015 | 36MP | 200 - 12800 | 880g | 146 x 123 x 82mm | |
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Nikon D810 | 2014 | 36MP | 64 - 12800 | 980g | 146 x 123 x 82mm | |
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Nikon D800 | 2012 | 36MP | 100 - 6400 | 900g | 146 x 123 x 82mm | |
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Nikon D800E | 2012 | 36MP | 100 - 6400 | 900g | 146 x 123 x 82mm |
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Nikon D800 with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| Optical Viewfinder |
| RAW Support |
| 921k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Focus |
| UHS-I Memory Card Support |
| Headphone Port |
| Timelapse Recording |
| 15 Cross Focus Points |
| ±5 AE Bracketing Range |
| 200000 cycles Shutter Life Expectancy |
| External Flash |
| AF Face Detection |
| 36MP High Resolution Sensor |
| 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| 900 shots Long Battery Life |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| Microphone Port |
| Environmental Sealing |
| 51 Focus Points |
| 2 Storage Slots |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 921 fps |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| Weight: 900g |
| Type Scores |
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Nikon D800 has an Overall Score of 80/100 and ranked #20 out of 206 in DSLR cameras, and ranked #65 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D800 with the dimensions:
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D800 |
| Announced | June, 2012 |
| Body Type | Mid-size SLR |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1 |
| Number of Lenses | 305 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 921k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 51 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 15 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 12.00 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full frame |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Area | 861.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 36 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max Native ISO | 6400 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 900 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | EN-EL15 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 900 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Storage Slots | 2 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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