Nikon D810A vs Nikon D2X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D810A and Nikon D2X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D810A were released 2015 and Nikon D2X was released 2004. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D810A 2015
Nikon D2X 2004

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D810A has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Nikon D2X has a "Nikon DX"-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 **
Nikon D810A 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D2X 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D810A has a 36 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2X has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D810A 36 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912
Nikon D2X 12,2 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Nikon D810A has a 196 % larger resolution than Nikon D2X. 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 D810A has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2X. Nikon D810A has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Nikon D2X has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D810A 200-12800
Nikon D2X 100-3200

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 Nikon D810A
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2X

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D810A can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2X can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D810A 5
Nikon D2X 5

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D810A. Unfortunately Nikon D2X does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 D2X weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 36% heavier than Nikon D810A and its 880 gr (or 1.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D810A 880 gr
1.94 lb
Nikon D2X 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D2X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D810A and Nikon D2X, 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
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Name Nikon D810A Nikon D2X
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Release Year 2015 2004
Release Date 2015-02-10 2004-09-16
MSRP 3799 USD 6299 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 7360 x 4912 pixels 4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 36 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4 Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 51 11
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3.2” 2,5”
Screen dots 1229000 235000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT-LCD (RGBW) N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Frames per second 5 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
No
Remote Control Yes Yes
GPS Yes
Optional via GP-1 or GP-1A
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D810A
Nikon D2X
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 1200 shots 3800 shots
Width 146 mm 158 mm
Height 123 mm 150 mm
Depth 82 mm 86 mm
Weight 880 gram 1200 gram