Nikon D800 review: specs and price
Nikon D800
Why is Nikon D800 better than the average?
- Megapixels (main camera)?
36.3MPvs18.42MP - Battery life (CIPA)?
900shotsvs413.99shots - Noise?
2853 ISOvs1304.35 ISO - Image quality?
95vs74.03 - Fastest shutter speed?
1/8000svs1/3184s - Color depth?
25.3bitsvs22.37bits - Dynamic range?
14.4Evsvs12.46Evs - Resolution?
1176 x 784pxvs633.04KP
Price comparison
Buy used:
$610
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcoplus BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover for N...Mcoplus BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover for Nikon EN-EL18 EN-EL18A Battery Grip MB-D18 MB-D12 for NIKON D850 D800 D800E D810 | $12 | ||
| BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON...BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON D800 D800E EN-EL18 Battery Grip MB-D12 | $19 | ||
| New Original BL-5 BL5 Battery Chamber Co...New Original BL-5 BL5 Battery Chamber Cover For Nikon D850 D800 D800E D810 D500 MB-D12 MB-D17 MB-D18 EN-EL18 EN-EL18a Battery | $42 | ||
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.0/10
1 votes
Video quality
6.0/10
1 votes
Controls
7.0/10
1 votes
Low-light performance
10.0/10
1 votes
Autofocus
4.0/10
1 votes
Design
Type
DSLR
The type of camera.
viewfinder
Optical viewfinder (OVF)
The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Nikon D800
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution
921k dots
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
Has a built-in focus motor
✔Nikon D800
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
✖Nikon D800
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
screen size
3.2"
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
weight
900g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Optics
sensor size
Full frame
One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount
Nikon F
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
megapixels (main camera)
36.3MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO
6400 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO
25600ISO
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
✖Nikon D800
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
has AF tracking
✔Nikon D800
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
✔Nikon D800
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
✔Nikon D800
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Nikon D800
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
✖Nikon D800
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
✔Nikon D800
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)
900shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
✔Nikon D800
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Nikon D800
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
✔Nikon D800
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power
1900mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
supports Wi-Fi
✖Nikon D800
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
✖Nikon D800
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
✔Nikon D800
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
✖Nikon D800
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
shoots raw
✔Nikon D800
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
✖Nikon D800
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version
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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
✖Nikon D800
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
✔Nikon D800
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
Miscellaneous
resolution
1176 x 784px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
pixel density
442ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Price comparison
Buy used:
$610
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcoplus BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover for N...Mcoplus BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover for Nikon EN-EL18 EN-EL18A Battery Grip MB-D18 MB-D12 for NIKON D850 D800 D800E D810 | $12 | ||
| BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON...BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON D800 D800E EN-EL18 Battery Grip MB-D12 | $19 | ||
| New Original BL-5 BL5 Battery Chamber Co...New Original BL-5 BL5 Battery Chamber Cover For Nikon D850 D800 D800E D810 D500 MB-D12 MB-D17 MB-D18 EN-EL18 EN-EL18a Battery | $42 | ||
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Comments
Thiago
1 year ago
7 / 10
Ainda uma excelente câmera em pleno ano de 2021.
Thiago
1 year ago
7 / 10
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