Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Nikon D810

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel XT and Nikon D810. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel XT is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D810 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel XT has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D810 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 Rebel XT has a 8 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810 has 36 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D810 has a 354 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XT. 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 D810 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XT. Nikon D810 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 12800 while Canon EOS Rebel XT has 100 to 1600.

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 Rebel XT
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D810

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel XT can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D810 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

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 D810. Sadly, the Canon EOS Rebel XT 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 D810 weighs 980 gr (equal to 2.16 lb) which is 81% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel XT and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Nikon D810 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel XT and Nikon D810, 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 Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Name	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Release Year	2005	2014
Release Date	2005-02-17	2014-06-26
MSRP	599 USD	3299 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
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	3456 x 2304 pixels	7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels	8 MP	36 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 2	EXPEED 4
Image	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
ISO Range	100 - 1600	64 - 12800
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 + TIFF
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center 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 Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	1.8”	3,2”
Screen dots	115000	1229000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Frames per second	2,8 fps	5 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	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
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 Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
Remote Control	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)	Yes
GPS	No	Yes Optional with GP-1 or GP-1A
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Rebel XT	Nikon D810
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Battery Pack NB-2LH	EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	1200 shots
Width	127 mm	146 mm
Height	94 mm	123 mm
Depth	64 mm	82 mm
Weight	540 gram	980 gram