Nikon D800e vs Nikon D810A

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D800e and Nikon D810A. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D800e were released 2012 and Nikon D810A was released 2015. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D800e 2012
Nikon D810A 2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D800e 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D810A 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D800e has a 36,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810A has 36 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
Nikon D810A 36 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

ISO range

Nikon D800e has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D810A. Nikon D800e has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D810A has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D800e 100-25600
Nikon D810A 200-12800

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 Nikon D810A

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 Nikon D810A can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D800e 6
Nikon D810A 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D800e and Nikon D810A can shoot movies.

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 2% heavier than Nikon D810A and its 880 gr (or 1.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D800e 900 gr
1.98 lb
Nikon D810A 880 gr
1.94 lb

Nikon D800e vs Nikon D810A Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D800e and Nikon D810A, 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
Nikon D810A
Name Nikon D800e Nikon D810A
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Release Year 2012 2015
Release Date 2012-02-07 2015-02-10
MSRP 3299 USD 3799 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 7360 x 4912 pixels 7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels 36,3 MP 36 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 3 EXPEED 4
Image
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
ISO Range 100 - 25600 200 - 12800
White Balance Presets 12 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 51 51
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3.2”
Screen dots 921000 1229000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle TFT-LCD (RGBW)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Frames per second 6 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 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
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
Remote Control Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) Yes
GPS Yes
Optional with GP-1
Yes
Optional via GP-1 or GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D800e
Nikon D810A
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 900 shots 1200 shots
Width 146 mm 146 mm
Height 123 mm 123 mm
Depth 82 mm 82 mm
Weight 900 gram 880 gram