Nikon D800/D800E full specs comparison

Nikon have just unveiled the most anticipated megapixel-loving Nikon D800/D800E, though Canon EF 24-70 f2.8L II have steal some limelight for all sorts of digital photography buzz, pros are sure delighted whether they belong on either Canon or Nikon faction. Do a virtual jump pass through the break and you’ll have the full specification comparison of D800/D800E versus Canon 5D Mark II, Nikon D700, D3X and D4.

Nikon D800/D800E full specs comparison

	Canon EOS 5D Mark II	Nikon D700	Nikon D800/ D800E	Nikon D3X	Nikon D4
Sensor (effective resolution)	21.1-megapixel CMOS 4-channel readout 14 bit	12.1-megapixel CMOS n/a 14 bit	36.3-megapixel CMOS n/a 14 bit	24.5-megapixel CMOS 12-channel readout 14 bit	16.2-megapixel CMOS 16-bit pipeline
Sensor (effective resolution)	36 mm x 24mm	36 mm x 23.9mm	35.9 mm x 24mm	35.9 mm x 24mm	36mm x 23.9mm
Focal-length multiplier	1.0x	1.0x	1.0x	1.0x	1.0x
Sensitivity range	ISO 50 (exp)/100 – ISO 6400/25,600 (exp)	ISO 100 (exp)/200 – ISO 6400/ 25,600 (exp)	ISO 50 (exp)/100 – ISO 6400/ 25,600 (exp)	ISO 50 (exp)/ 100 – ISO 1600/6400 (exp)	ISO 50 (exp)/100 – ISO 12,800/204,800 (exp)
Continuous shooting	3.9fps 14 raw/310 JPEG	5fps 17 raw/100 JPEG	4fps n/a (5fps with battery grip)	5fps n/a	10fps n/a
Viewfinder magnification/ effective magnification	100% coverage 0.71x/0.71x	95% coverage 0.72x/0.72x	100% coverage 0.70x/0.70x	100% coverage 0.70x/0.70x	100% coverage 0.70x/ 0.70x
Autofocus	9-pt AF 1 cross type	51-pt 15 cross type	51-pt 15 cross type; 11 cross type to f8	51-pt 15 cross type	51-pt 15 cross type; 9 cross type to f8
AF exposure range	-0.5 – 18 EV	-1 – 19 EV	-2 – 19 EV	n/a	-2 – 19 EV
Shutter speed	1/8000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/200 sec x-syn	1/8000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/250 sec x-sync	1/8000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/250 sec x-sync	1/8000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/250 sec x-sync	1/8,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/250 sec x-sync
Shutter durability	150,000 cycles	150,000 cycles	200,000 cycles	300,000 cycles	400,00 cycles
Metering	35-zone TTL	1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II	91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III	1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II	91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III
Metering exposure range	1 – 20 EV	0 – 20 EV	0 – 20 EV	0 – 20 EV	-1 – 20 EV
Image stabilization	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
Video	H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/30p/ 25p/24p; 720/60p/50p	None	H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/30p/ 25p/24p; 720/60p/50p/ 25p/24p	None	H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/ 30p/25p/24p; 720/60p/50p/ 25p/24p
Rated estimated max HD video length at best quality	4GB (approx 12 minutes)	n/a	20 minutes	n/a	20 minutes
Audio	mono; mic input	n/a	mono; mic input; headphone jack	n/a	mono; mic input; headphone jack
LCD size	3 inches fixed 920,000 dots	3 inches fixed 921,000 dots	3.2 inches 921,000 dots	3 inches fixed 921,000 dots	3.2 inches 921,000 dots
Memory slots	1 x CF (UDMA mode 7)	1 x CF (UDMA mode 6)	1 x CF (UDMA mode 7), 1 x SDXC	2 x CF (UDMA mode 6)	1 x CF, 1 x XQD
Wireless flash	No	Yes	Yes	No	n/a (probably no)
Battery life (CIPA rating)	850 shots (1800 mAh)	1000 shots (1500 mAh)	850 shots (1800 mAh)	4400 shots (1900 mAh)	n/a
Dimensions (inches, WHD)	6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0	5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6
Body operating weight (ounces)	32.9	38.7	31.7 (est)	43 (est)	47.3 (est.)
Mfr. Price	$2,499.00 (body only)	$2,699.95 (body only)	$2,999.95/ $3,299.95 (body only)	$7,999.95 (body only)	$5,999.95 (body only)
Mfr. Price	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ship date	November 2008	July 2008	March 2012/ April 2012	December 2008	February 2012