Nikon recently announced the D810; one single model to replace the D800 and D800E. It comes without an AA filter and brings along a lot of minor upgrades, but nothing we haven’t seen before. Canon’s only comparable model is the 5D Mark III, announced back in 2012.
| Nikon D810 | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 36.3 | 22 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor Type | FX/FF | FX/FF |
| Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 5760 x 3840 |
| ISO Range | 32 - 51,200 | 50 - 102,400 |
| Processor | Expeed 4 | Digic 5+ |
| AF Points | 51 | 61 |
| Burst Mode | 5fps | 6fps |
| LCD Size | 3.2" Fixed LCD Screen | 3.0" Fixed LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,229,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Type | Tunnel | Pentaprism |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 to 30 sec. | 1/8000 to 30 sec. |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV | ±3 EV |
| Storage Type | CF + SD/SDHC/SDXC | CF + SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Full HD Video | 1,920 x 1,080 (60fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (50fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (30fps) 1,920 x 1080 (25fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (24fps) | 1,920 x 1,080 (30fps) 1,920 x 1080 (25fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (24fps) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 980g (2.16lb) | 950g (2.09lb) |
| Battery Life | 1200 Shots (CIPA) | 950 Shots (CIPA) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82 mm | 152 x 116 x 76 mm |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
Advantages of the Nikon D810:
- 14 more megapixels. Doesn’t make a difference when viewed on small monitors, but noticeable when printing large or cropping
- No AA filter; resulting in slightly sharper images
- Slightly lower ISO levels (32 vs 50)
- Slightly larger LCD screen with larger resolution
- More control of Exposure Compensation
- Full HD Video at 60/50fps compared to maximum 30fps
- Around 300 shots longer battery life
- USB 3.0 vs 2.0 for faster file transferring
- Built-in flash
It’s a bit unfair to compare two models with such an age gap between them, but until Canon announces a new model we’ll just have to wait. For now, the D810 clearly wins in the megapixel department, and most likely won’t have any serious competition yet (maybe from Sony in a while).
You can see more specifications and the price for Nikon D810.
Advantages of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III:
- 1 stop higher maximum ISO speed
- 61 vs 51AF points
- 41 of those points are cross-type, compared to 9 on the Nikon D810
- The 5D Mark III is slightly smaller and lighter, but hardly enough to make a difference
The 5D III is a bit more appropriate for action when it comes to its burst mode and AF performance, but both of these cameras are perfect for all sorts of photography, from studio and landscape to sports.
You can buy the Canon EOS 5D Mark III at Amazon.
2 memory card slots versus 1 D810 has 2 slot one sd and one cf
Corrected, thanks!