Nikon D800e vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D800e and Canon EOS Kiss Digital . We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D800e is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss Digital is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D800e were released 2012 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital was released 2003. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D800e | 2012 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 2003 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D800e has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D800e | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D800e has a 36,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D800e |
36,3 MP
36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
6,3 MP
6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048 |
Nikon D800e has a 475 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D800e has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . Nikon D800e has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D800e | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800e
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D800e can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D800e | 6 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 2,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D800e. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D800e weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 40% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital and its 645 gr (or 1.42 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D800e | 900 gr 1.98 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 645 gr 1.42 lb |
Nikon D800e vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D800e and Canon EOS Kiss Digital , next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Name | Nikon D800e | Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Release Year | 2012 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2012-02-07 | 2003-08-20 |
MSRP | 3299 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Sensor Size |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 7360 x 4912 pixels | 3072 x 2048 pixels |
Megapixels | 36,3 MP | 6,3 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | DIGIC |
Image |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 1600 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 51 | 7 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 3,2” | 1.8” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 118000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Frames per second | 6 fps | 2,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
GPS |
Yes Optional with GP-1 |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D800e |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Pack BP-511
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 900 shots | 400 shots |
Width | 146 mm | 142 mm |
Height | 123 mm | 99 mm |
Depth | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Weight | 900 gram | 645 gram |