Nikon
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
D810
Wins
Zf
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AD810 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 273)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 8 fps)
- AD810 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 380 shots)
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
D810 is 2mm wider, 20mm taller, and 33mm thicker than Zf.
D810 is 270 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D810 · 49mm Zf
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D810
146 × 123 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 103 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D810
146 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D810
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Zf
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D810
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 82
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Resolution
36.3 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Zf supports it
Card types
Adds MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D810 or Zf?
D810 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Zf — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the D810 and Zf?
D810 is 36.3 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the D810 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D810 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
D810 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D810 or the Zf?
D810 reaches 20 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D810 and Zf?
D810 weighs 980 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Zf is 270 g lighter.
Do the D810 and Zf record 4K video?
D810: 4K up to 60p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D810 and Zf weather sealed?
D810: Yes. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D810 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the D810 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D810 launched at $3,299 and Zf at $2,049. The Zf is $1,250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.