- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 36.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D800 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D800.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D800 webpage |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D2X
D2X vs D2Xs |
Nikon D700
D700 vs D800 |
Successor: |
Nikon D3X
D2Xs vs D3X |
Nikon D810
D800 vs D810 |
General | ||
Model Number: | D2Xs | D800 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $4699.95 | $2999.95 |
Street Price: | $4,299.95 | $1,849.95 |
Date Available: | TBD | 2012-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 37.7 oz (1,070 g) |
35.6 oz
(1,008 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.2 x
5.9 x
3.4 in. (158 x 150 x 86 mm) |
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 36.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.53 microns | 4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 59 | 95 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.2 | 25.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.9 | 14.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 489 | 2,853 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6144 x 4912 (30.2 MP, 5:4), 4608 x 3680 (17.0 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF-RGB, RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | 4.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
|
Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 2000), 9 cross-type | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.86x, 19.9mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.56x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.86x | 0.70x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 800 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 800, plus five steps up to 3200 via ISO boost function | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings | Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (4), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix, Center-weighted, Spot | 91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area) |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | None |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UDMA7/UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | TIFF-RGB, RAW | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF |
Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless, Cabled | Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | Optional 802.11b/g wireless | Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.42 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.39 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | 23 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.46 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.3 | 4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | 54 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.05 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.74 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.184 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.045 seconds | 0.044 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.306s Live View, Full Autofocus = 1.735s Live View, Prefocused = 0.184s | |
Startup Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1150 shots | 900 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL4a | Proprietary EN-EL15 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS X |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Based on the previous Nikon D2X model. Can be switched to a high-speed cropped mode, which allows 8 frames per second. This mode reduces resolution to 6.8 megapixels, cropped from the center of the sensor. This increases the effective focal length multiplier to 2.0x, and reduces the number of useable AF points to nine. The cropped area is indicated by a user-selectable shaded crop in the viewfinder. Both matrix and center-weighted metering revised to work normally within cropped area in high-speed cropped mode. New LCD display as previously seen in the Nikon D200. New EN-EL4a battery type has increased power. Black and white mode added (color can be restored in NEF Raw mode). Cropping in camera is possible. Camera settings can be saved and loaded (so they can be shared among a set of users). Burst mode now runs 1-60 rather than 1-35. 'Recent Settings' lets you quickly review your most recent changes (like the D200) -- and you can lock them. Image authentication enabled (for forensic shooting), guaranteeing the image has not been altered. A hardware/software approach using a USB key to guarantee software hasn't been hacked, too. Focus tracking with lock and short or long duration options. Multiple custom curves can be loaded. ISO Auto allows you to select shutter speed now. | New 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, New EXPEED 3 processor, 91K-dot Matrix Metering III, Improved Auto ISO, Full HD 1080p30 movies, HMDI simultaneous output, Dual SD+CF slots, USB 3.0. |