Product Comparison: Nikon D800 vs Nikon D800E
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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D800
D800E
Origin
Thailand
Thailand
About the Product
Meet the Nikon D800, a 36.3 megapixel FX-format HD-SLR for professional photographers who require end results of the highest quality, who demand superior performance, speed, handling and a fully integrated imaging system.
The D800E is a special edition of the D800, specifically designed for those seeking absolute definition. Modified to deliver unprecedented sharpness, its 36.3 megapixel FX-format sensor features an optical low pass filter with anti-aliasing properties removed.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
36.3 MP
36.3 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Pentamirror
Size & Weight
Height
4.8 in.
4.8 in.
Width
5.7 in.
5.7 in.
Depth
3.2 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
31.7 oz.
31.87 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera
- I don't find it too heavy or too light. The weight is just right.
- It is relatively lightweight.
- It feels nice in my hands and has a nice solid weight when holding it.
- Great size, weight, and handling.
- Top quality, enough weight to hold it steady.
Nikon D800E Digital SLR Camera
- I really like the D800E size and weight and the pictures are also very good.
- The weight of the camera is a nice.
- The camera feels great in the hand and is compact.
- The camera is compact and lightweight.
- The camera is well balanced and fairly compact.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 50-25600
Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 50-25600
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
JPEG, RAW
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera
- Even the ISO 25,600 pictures are useable.
- I'm impressed with the low light high ISO performance.
- The resolution and dynamic range are superb.
- HD video capability is great.
- The dynamic range and low light performance is amazing.
Nikon D800E Digital SLR Camera
- Low light performance has exceeded my expectations.
- Excellent dynamic range. I rarely have to do any HDR or dual exposure/layer masking work.
- At ISO 100-800, noise and picture quality are superb.
- Image quality is superb. Low-light capability is outstanding.
- Absolutely awesome camera. Incredible dynamic range.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3.2 in.
3.2 in.
Screen Resolution
921000 dots
921000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera
- The rear screen on the d800 is great and I have not had any color tint problems.
- Real time viewing of image on the camera screen in both stills and videos is amazing.
- I like the screen resolution.
- The display on the D800 is amazing.
- Excellent screen resolution.
Nikon D800E Digital SLR Camera
- Picture quality is decent. Amazing screen quality.
- It has a good size screen.
- The viewfinder and display screen are both extremely good.
- It has bright viewfinder.
- Easy to use, has a good quality screen.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
Aperture Priority, AUTO, Manual, Shutter Priority, Program
AUTO, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Program
White Balance Modes
Auto, Color Temperature, Shade, Manual, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent
Auto, Color Temperature, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Manual, Shade, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera
- The build is very solid and has a 'professional' feel to it.
- I like the ergonomics. It's comfortable to hold, even for quite long time.
- Great high ISO performance.
- It's great camera - the image quality is superb.
- The features and performance of the D800 is unsurpassed in my opinion.
Nikon D800E Digital SLR Camera
- Autofocus is blindingly fast.
- This product has great image resolution, and very high dynamic range.
- The camera produced astounding images.
- Great image quality and built like a tank.
- Image quality and detail are stunning.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 3.0, HDMI Type C, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 3.5mm jack
USB 3.0, HDMI Type C, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 3.5mm jack
Number Of Memory Card Slots
2
2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera
- Really like the two card slots.
- USB 3.0 transfer speed is very welcome for shooting tethered.
- Dual card slots. Amazing connectivity.
- Excellent USB connector. File transfer is fast.
- All the necessary connectors are present.
Nikon D800E Digital SLR Camera
- There is microphone port.
- Excellent ports layout.
- The build quality is excellent, great connectivity.
- The HDMI output is nice to connect to big screen.
- It is fairly easy to connect to all connectors.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Battery Life
900 frames
900 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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