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 |
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) |
n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
Ship date | November 2008 | July 2008 | March 2012/ April 2012 | December 2008 | February 2012 |
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