Canon EOS Kiss Digital vs Nikon D800e

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital and Nikon D800e. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss Digital is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D800e is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital were released 2003 and Nikon D800e was released 2012. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 2003
Nikon D800e 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss Digital has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D800e has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D800e 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss Digital has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D800e has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048
Nikon D800e 36,3 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

Nikon D800e has a 475 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D800e has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . Nikon D800e has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 100-1600
Nikon D800e 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800e

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800e can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 2,5
Nikon D800e 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D800e. Sadly, the Canon EOS Kiss Digital does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D800e weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 40% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital and its 645 gr (or 1.42 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 645 gr
1.42 lb
Nikon D800e 900 gr
1.98 lb

Canon EOS Kiss Digital vs Nikon D800e Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss Digital and Nikon D800e, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Name Canon EOS Kiss Digital Nikon D800e
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Release Year 2003 2012
Release Date 2003-08-20 2012-02-07
MSRP 899 USD 3299 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 3072 x 2048 pixels 7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels 6,3 MP 36,3 MP
Image Processor DIGIC EXPEED 3
Image
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 7 51
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 1.8” 3,2”
Screen dots 118000 921000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Frames per second 2,5 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D800e
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Battery Pack BP-511
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 900 shots
Width 142 mm 146 mm
Height 99 mm 123 mm
Depth 72 mm 82 mm
Weight 645 gram 900 gram