Marc you have not tried the D800 lets be honest here you stopped at the last model D3X which personally I thought was not very good.
Guy, I do not mean to pick on you but above is an example.
I do not get statements like these, which seem again and again is argument from DSLR speakers, that DSLR measure up to MFDB and we should go out and try and buy latest DSLR. Why?
Rather there are like you say clear differences. A DSLR or even iPhone can be used to make good pictures, but image quality and more differ, which is our own decision of tool.
Now why the heck it should be argued of DSLR then over MFDB. Speaking for myself my Hy6 w/ AFi-II 12 and 80mm Xenotar AFD PQ cut me down from weight from five prior camera systems. I carry in small bag that is smaller and less weight than most DSLR shooters lug around. No way DSLR for me, frequent for DSLR it is pro zoom lenses that are top optics and they weight tons.
I too was Nikon shooter before and gave up after D200 days. I found that camera as much inferior to 35mm slide film and with zillion buttons/function that are in way. Why Marc or even I need try D800??? I do not get it.
As you said there are different preferences, but the religion is from those advocating latest DSLR and I think plain silly and childish. Again, this not directed to you, I just grabbed one of your sentences as example.
Best regards
Anders