Nikon has announced the latest mid-range Fx-format Nikon D810 digital SLR camera. Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs D800 / E specifications comparison table can be seen below.
To see the difference between Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs D800 / E digital SLR cameras we have put together D810 vs 5D Mark III vs D800 / E specs comparison table below.
The Nikon D810 features a brand new 36.3 megapixel sensor with no optical low pass filter, Expeed 4 image processing engine, 51-point auto-focus system, 5fps burst shooting at full resolution.
See the also Nikon D810 Official Announcement | Sample Images | Additional Videos
Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs D800 / E Specifications Comparison
Below you can see the specs comparison table of Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark III vs D800 / E DSLR cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | D810 | 5D Mark III | D800/E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 36.3 MP | 22 MP | 36.3 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Type | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| AA Filter | No | Yes | D800: Yes D800E: No |
| Image Size | 7360 x 4912 | 5760 x 3840 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Image Processor | Expeed 4 | Digic 5+ | Expeed 3 |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 FPS | 6 FPS | 4 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| RAW Size S | 12-Bit Uncompressed | Has mraw and sraw support | – |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 64-12,800 | ISO 100-25,600 | ISO 100-6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 32, ISO 51,200 | ISO 50, ISO 102,400 | ISO 50, ISO 12,800-25,600 |
| Autofocus System | 51 points | 61 points | 51 points |
| Video Output | H.264, MPEG-4 | H.264 | H.264, MPEG-4 |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| LCD Size | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,229,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| GPS | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | No | No | No |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No | Yes |
| Battery | EN-EL15 | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
| Battery Life | 1,200 shots (CIPA) | 950 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82 mm | 152 x 116 x 76 mm | 146 x 123 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 880g | 950g | 900g |
| MSRP Price | $3,297 | $3,399 | $2,997 |
For Nikon D810 Vs. Nikon D800E comparison, you can refer to this comparison sheet.
Nikon D810 DSLR Camera Price
The Nikon D810 DSLR Camera body only price is $3,296.95. The high-end FX-format D810 will be available from July 17, 2014.
| Buy D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body Only | $3,296.95 | Amazon | Adorama |
| Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera 3 Lens Filmmakers Kit | $4,996.95 | Amazon | Adorama |





Please correct this :
Canon 5D MIII have RAW , m RAW & s RAW file format .
Best in the group for this technical point .
@Hamid thx for the feedback. Yes Canon 5d MK3 has mraw and sraw support but both are lower resolutions. Anyway it has their support and has to be on the table.
For further reading you can look here : http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/eos_qt_small_raw_images_article.htmlp