The folks with DigitalRev bring to you a head to head comparison between three of the hottest new DSLR's on the market right now:
Nikon D800
,
Nikon D600
and
Canon 5D Mark III.
Nikon D800 Features
Extreme resolution
36.3-megapixel FX-format
(35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor: Large 4.88 pixels capture astonishing detail and subtleties with outstanding dynamic range for demanding wedding, landscape, fashion/commercial and video applications.
Full 1080p HD broadcast quality video and minimized rolling shutter: Create true cinematic experiences using Full 1080p video at 30 or 24fps in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format. D800's massive 36.3MP sensor combined with B-frame datacompression delivers high quality video in a lighter file ensuring unmatched moving image integrity at up up to 29min/59 sec
View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal: Check video recording on the camera's LCD and external monitor simultaneously and when the highest possible image quality is required you can bypass CF or SD storage media and record uncompressed 1080p footage directly from the image sensor
Multi-Area Full HD D-Movie Video Recording Mode: Designed to help filmmakers, multi-media professionals and event photographers realize their creative vision, recording on either FX or DX-format at Full HD 1080p at 30/24p and 16:9 is now possible.
Comprehensive high fidelity audio recording and playback control: Built-in external stereo microphone input allows for recording crystal clear sound using the optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone and can be precisely controlled in 20 incremental steps. Check audio in isolation as you record using headphones directly connected to the camera.
91,000-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III with Advanced Scene Recognition System: Face detection using the optical viewfinder and detailed scene analysis using the 91K RGB sensor enables superior auto exposure, auto white balance detection,AF performance and i-TTL flash exposure.
Nikon EXPEED 3 image processing technologies: EXPEED 3 extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISO's.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 6400: Added ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent) andHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) extend versatility.
Fast, accurate 51-point AF system: AF system features 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking, for autofocus precision and razor sharpness.
3.2-inch super-sharp 921,000-dot LCD monitor with automatic monitor brightness control: Ambient brightness sensor automatically adjusts LCD visibility according to environment for bright, crisp image playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Enlarge images up to up to 46x to make on the spot focus confirmation.
Two Live View shooting modes: Photography Live View and Movie Live View modes add flexibility; exposure, whitebalance, histogram, focus mode, AF area mode and focusing accuracy are easily confirmed
Expand Dynamic Range using built-in HDR: Combines two exposures at up to 3EV to create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.
Dedicated Nikon Picture Control Button: Convenient Picture control button provides six preset options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape and Portrait for stills and video while 9 customizable settings provide advanced, personalized color control.
Continuous shooting at up to 4 fps at full FX-format resolution: Commercial image quality teams with speed and handling to create new shooting possibilities in the studio or on location. Shoot DX-format images up to 6 fps using the optional MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack and batteries other than the EN-EL15.
Rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy construction: Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and tested to exceed 200,000 cycles.
High speed CF and SD dual memory card slots: CF cards compatible with UDMA6 as well as UDMA7. For SD cards, SDXC and UHS-1 are supported.
Two axis Virtual Horizon graphic indicator: Use either LCD monitor or viewfinder to check if camera is level; horizontally or with forward or rear rotation.
Newly designed
22.3 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100 25600 (L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400) for shooting frombright to dim light and next generation DIGIC 5+ Image Processor for enhanced noise reduction and exceptional processing speed.
New 61-Point High Density Reticular AF including up to 41 cross-type AF points with f/4.0 lens support and 5 dual diagonal AF points (sensitive to f/2..
iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and colorinformation for optimizing exposure and image quality.
EOS HD Video with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p) with 4 GB automatic file partitioning (continuous recording time 30 minutes), selectable "All i-frame" or IPB compressions, embedded timecode, manual audio level control while recording
Outstanding shooting performance: up to 6.0 fps continuous shooting using a UDMACF card.
Magnesium-alloy body with shutter durability tested up to 150,000 cycles, enhanced dust-and-weather resistance, and updated EOS Integrated Cleaning system for improved vibration-based dust removal.
Intelligent Viewfinder with superimposed LCD display with approximately 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 34.1°, and 0.71x magnification.
3.2-inch Clear View II LCD monitor, 170° viewing angle, 1,040,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Multiple Exposure modes expand creative possibilities.
Improved handling with the addition of new customizable controls, enhanced recording options with Dual Card Slots for CF and SD cards, Dual Axis Electronic Level, and compatibility with optional Canon Wireless File Transmitter and GPS Receiver.
Ultra-fast EXPEED 3 image processing, Nikon's original comprehensive processing concept, achieves unrivaled high-speed performance and accuracy.
Noise-free shooting from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable down to 50 and up to 25,600 for extreme lighting situations.
Intelligent Scene Recognition System with 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Nikon's innovative onboard metering system, uses a high-performance 2,016-pixel RGB sensor for consistently beautiful results.
Ultra fast performance 5.5 fps continuous shooting, fast power-up (just 0.13 sec) and minimal shutter release lag (~0.052 sec).
Superior 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors and seven center points that work with an extended selection of teleconverters and long-reach lenses plus contrast-detect AF for fulltime AF during Live View shooting.
Cinema-quality Full HD (1080p) video recording with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression, selectable frame rates, manual exposure control, fulltime AF with face-priority and subject tracking, dedicatedstereo mic and headphone inputs, ultrasmooth 60p slow motion, time lapse shooting and much more.
Share your best D600 images anytime, anywhere with the optional WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter. Wirelessly transfer photos to your smartphone, tablet or any compatible Wi-Fi enabled device, then upload your shots to the web or email them to a friend. With the WU-1b you can remotely control the D600 and see what the camera sees from your smartphone
WU-1b you can remotely control the D600 see what the camera sees from your smartphone or tablet and fire off shots!
Compatible with all NIKKOR lenses, FX- and DX-formats alike, for maximum creativity.
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