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Brand / Model |
Nikon D800E |
Nikon D800 |
Nikon D700 |
Nikon D600 |
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Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 36 Megapixels CMOS | 36 Megapixels CMOS | 12 Megapixels CMOS | 24 Megapixels CMOS |
Sensor Area | ||||
Sensor Size | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | None | None | None | None |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 | ISO 200 - 6400 *Expanded range: 100-25600 | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/4000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Nikon F Mount | Nikon F Mount | Nikon F Mount | Nikon F Mount |
FLM / Crop | Full-Frame | Full-Frame | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
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Zoom Mechanism | ||||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | ||||
Focus System | 51-point Phase-Detect *Tracking AF-C Assist-Lamp | 51-point Phase-Detect *Tracking AF-C Assist-Lamp | 51-point Phase-Detect *3D Subject Tracking, Group-based area AF Assist-Lamp | 39-point Phase-Detect *9 Cross-Type. Sensitive to down to F/8. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *Cropped DX mode shows 94% coverage. | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *Cropped DX mode shows 94% coverage. | 0.72X - 95% Coverage | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *Masked DX crop mode. |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Display Size | 3.2" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3.2" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3.2" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B |
Scene Modes | 19Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | |||
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Average | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Average | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot |
Bracketing | 9 Shots ±1 EV | 9 Shots ±1 EV | 9 Shots ±1 EV | 3 Shots ±3 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | -3..+1 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3..+1 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3..+1 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps |
Continuous Drive | 4 FPS, 22 JPEG, 16 RAW | 4 FPS, 22 JPEG, 16 RAW | 5 FPS, 100 JPEG, 16 RAW *8 FPS with optional battery-grip. | 5.5 FPS, 57 JPEG, 16 RAW |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s | Yes *2, 5, 10, 20s | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 1-9 Shots, ½-3s intervals |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
Digital Level | 2 Axis | 2 Axis | 1 Axis | 2 Axis |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Wired, Infrared | Wired, Infrared | Wired | Wired, Infrared |
HDR | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interval Timer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | No | No | No | No |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | No | No |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Flash | YesBuilt-in flash serves as wireless controller. (GN 13) | YesBuilt-in flash serves as wireless controller. (GN 13) | Yes (GN 17) | Yes (GN 13) |
Flash Sync | 1/250s | 1/250s | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 60 FPS. Outputs uncompressed HD by HDMI output. | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 60 FPS. Outputs uncompressed HD by HDMI output. | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Headphone out, 30 levels. 20 input levels. Also 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. DX Crop full 1080p video recording. Time-lapse video recording, up to 7h59m. | |
Sound Input | Stereo | Stereo | None | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Compact Flash Type 1 | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Compact Flash Type 1 | Compact Flash | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 900 | 900 | 1000 | 900 |
Introduced | 2012-02-07, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-02-07, DiscontinuedYES | 2008-07-01, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-09-18, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 145 x 122 x 82mm (W x H x D) | 145 x 122 x 82mm (W x H x D) | 147 x 123 x 77mm (W x H x D) | 141 x 113 x 82mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 900g | 900g | 995g | 786g |
Legend | Best Spec | Above Average | About Average | Below Average | Lowest Spec | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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