Nikon Df vs Nikon D800e

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

Nikon Df

Nikon D800e

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Df were released 2013 and Nikon D800e was released 2012. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Df	2013
Nikon D800e	2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Df	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon Df has a 16 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
Nikon Df	16 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280
Nikon D800e	36,3 MP 36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912

Nikon D800e has a 124 % larger resolution than Nikon Df. 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 Nikon Df. Nikon D800e has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon Df has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Df	100-12800
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 Nikon Df
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. Nikon Df can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800e can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Df	5,5
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 Nikon Df 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 18% heavier than Nikon Df and its 760 gr (or 1.68 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Df	760 gr 1.68 lb
Nikon D800e	900 gr 1.98 lb