Both Nikon D800E and Nikon D800 have Full frame sized 36.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Another difference between these two cameras is that Nikon D800E's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.
Below you can see the D800E and D800 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon D800E and Nikon D800 Cameras
Nikon D800E and Nikon D800 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Nikon D800E and Nikon D800 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, D800E has scored 96, 1 points higher than D800.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Nikon D800E
96
25.6 bits
14.3 Evs
2979 ISO
Nikon D800
95
25.3 bits
14.4 Evs
2853 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon D800E
or the
Nikon D800 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
