Reasons to choose D800
Released in 2012, D800 has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.3 MP effective resolution, and a 900 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D800
vs Nikon D810
VS
Sensor area
862 mm²
D800862 mm²
D810- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D800 and D810 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D800MetricD810
36.3 MPEffective pixels36.3 MP
35.9 × 24Sensor35.9 × 24
4.87 µmPixel pitch4.87 µm
23.74 µm²Pixel area23.74 µm²
4.21 MP/cm²Pixel density4.21 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
900 gWeight980 g
CompactFlash type I, SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Type I CompactFlash
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D800 and D810 have the same sensor area. The D800 has the lighter body. The D800 and D810 have the same effective resolution. The D810 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D810
Released in 2014, D810 has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.3 MP effective resolution, and a 980 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.