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Nikon D800
Camera Rocket recommends the Nikon D800 based on its focusing and reviews.
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Released March, 2012
Nikon D800
- 36.2 MP
- Full frame 35.9 x 24 mm CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
9.6 Out of 10
by DPReview (Jun, 2012)Can the D800 make good on its pixel count and provide a level of fine detail that trumps its DSLR rivals?
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Released October, 2013
Nikon D610
- 24.2 MP
- Full frame 35.9 x 24 mm CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
9.4 Out of 10
by TechRadar (Nov, 2013)While the screen shows details well, when zooming in to focus accurately in low light the view becomes quite noisy, with considerable coloured speckling visible.
Camera Rocket Review Our evaluation of D800 vs D610
Image Quality | |
RAW image quality independent of lens | |
| DxOMark Low light, DxOMark Color depth and DxOMark Dynamic range | |
Focusing | |
How fast and easily does the camera nail focus | |
| focus points | |
Responsiveness | |
How much delay is there between you and your photo? | |
| continuous shooting | |
Reviews | |
What do the experts think? | |
| Reviews from nikonrumors.com, techradar.com, 1001noisycameras.com, imaging-resource.com and 5 more | |
Camera Rocket Score | |
Image Quality, Focusing, Responsiveness and Reviews | |
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Benchmarks Real world tests of Nikon D800 vs D610
Low light image quality Highest ISO setting that still achieves great image quality
Resolution Results from photos of standard resolution charts
Focus lag Delay between fully pressing shutter to image capture
Shutter lag Delay to take a photo when prefocused
Startup delay Delay from power on to first photo
Continuous shooting Delay between fully pressing shutter to image capture
Features Key features of the Nikon D800 vs D610
Megapixels Maximum resolution images are captured at
Max ISO Maximum light sensitivity of the sensor
Focus points How many different points the camera can focus on
Screen size Larger screens make it easier to preview and review photos
Viewfinder size Large viewfinders are brighter and more comfortable to use
Pixel size How much area of the sensor is dedicated to each pixel
Reviews Word on the street
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Overall | Out of 10 | Out of 10 | ||
Specifications Full list of technical specs
sensor | Nikon D800 | vs | D610 |
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| Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Megapixels | 36.2 MP | 24.2 MP | |
| Resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6016 x 4016 | |
| Size | Full frame | Full frame | |
| Area | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm | |
| Crop factor | 1.0x | 1.0x | |
| Pixel size | 23.8 microns | 35.7 microns | |
| Light sensitivity | 100 ISO to 6,400 ISO | 100 ISO to 6,400 ISO | |
| Light sensitivity (Boost) | 6,400 ISO to 25,600 ISO | 50 ISO to 25,600 ISO | |
| Codecs | |||
| NEF 14bit | |||
| NEF 12bit | |||
| TIFF | |||
| RAW | |||
| NEF | |||
| JPEG | |||
| Self cleaning sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Tested vertical resolution | 3,100 LPH | 2,900 LPH | |
| Tested horizontal resolution | 3,100 LPH | 2,900 LPH | |
focus system | |||
| Type | Phase detection | Phase detection | |
| Focus points | 51 | 39 | |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 | |
| Supports continuous | Yes | Yes | |
shutter | |||
| Min | 30 s | 30 s | |
| Max | 1/8000 s | 1/4000 s | |
form factor | |||
| Size | 146 x 123 x 82 mm | 141 x 113 x 82 mm | |
| Thickness | 82 mm | 82 mm | |
| Weight | 1,000 g | 760 g | |
| Is weather sealed | Yes | Yes | |
features | |||
| Is a smart camera | No | No | |
| Includes a GPS | No | No | |
| Supports HDR | Yes | Yes | |
| WiFi | None | None | |
| Automatic panorama | No | No | |
| Create realistic 3D images | No | No | |
| Image stabilization | |||
video | Nikon D800 | vs | D610 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps (MPEG-4) | |
| Shoots video in 24p | Yes | Yes | |
| Shoots high speed video | No | No | |
| External mic jack | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Autofocus while shooting video | Contrast detection | Contrast detection | |
| Autofocus type | Contrast detection | Contrast detection | |
| Autofocus supports continuous | Yes | Yes | |
display | |||
| Type | LCD | LCD | |
| Size | 3.2" | 3.2" | |
| Resolution | 921 k dots | 921 k dots | |
| Has a touch screen | No | No | |
| Has a flip out screen | No | No | |
| Supports live view | Yes | Yes | |
viewfinder | |||
| Viewfinder mirror | Opaque | Opaque | |
| Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
| Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism | |
| Coverage | 100% | 100% | |
| Magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x | |
| Viewfinder size | 0.7x | 0.7x | |
performance | |||
| Max continuous shooting | 4 fps | 6 fps | |
| Battery life | 900 | 900 | |
| Continuous shooting | |||
| 4 fps @ 7360 x 4912, NEF 14bit, 20 shots | |||
| 5 fps @ 6144 x 4080, NEF 14bit, 25 shots | |||
| 6 fps @ 4800 x 3200, NEF 14bit, 29 shots | |||
| 6 fps | |||
| Focus lag | 209 ms | 260 ms | |
| Shutter lag | 43 ms | 54 ms | |
| Startup delay | 200 ms | 300 ms | |
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