Upgrade Guide

Nikon D800→Nikon D810

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D800

£230

2012

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D810

£348 (+£118)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D800. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D810

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D800	D810
Price	£230	£348
Released	2012	2014	↑
Sensor	36.3MP full-frame CMOS	36.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	36MP	36MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	4fps	5fps	↑
Battery Life	~900 shots (CIPA)	~1200 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	1000g (with battery)	980g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F mount
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD

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