Nikon D810 vs Nikon D5 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D810 vs Nikon D5.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D810	Nikon D5
Megapixels	36.3	20.8
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	7360 x 4912	5568 x 3712
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Nikon FX
ISO	64 - 12,800	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	32 - 51,200	50 - 3,276,800
AF Points	51	153
Cross-type AF Points	15	99
Continuous Mode	4fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,229,000 dots	2,359,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.72x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	2 x XQD or 2 x CF
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	57	200
RAW Buffer Size	18	183
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1200 shots	3780 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (EN-EL18a)
Weight	34.9 oz (988g)	49.9 oz (1,415g)
Size	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2"	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2016

Nikon D810 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  15.5 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D810 is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D810 has no AA filter.

• Built-in Flash

• Weight – The Nikon D810 weighs 427g less.

• Size – The Nikon D810 is noticeably smaller.

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Nikon D5 Advantages:

• ISO – 3,276,800 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 153 vs 33.

• Cross-type AF Points – 99 vs 15.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 4fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• JPEG Buffer Size – 200 vs 57.

• RAW Buffer Size – 183 vs 18.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Battery Life – 3780 shots vs 1200 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.