Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 – Comparison
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The Nikon D850 uses a Nikon-designed back-side illuminated (BSI) full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter. Effective pixel count of the FX-format sensor is 45.7 megapixels.
The Nikon D850 also offers the D5’s excellent 153-point AF system, as well as a native ISO range of 64-25,600 (expandable to 32 or up to 102,400). The DSLR also improves on the D810’s video offerings with the inclusion of full-frame 4K 24/25/30p capture.
The Nikon D850 looks to be an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, the D810. The sensor resolution has been upgraded from 36.3MP to 45.7MP. Tthe burst rate has jumped from 5 to 7 fps (9 fps combining the new MB-D18 grip with an EN-EL18b battery), and the entire AF system borrowed directly from the flagship D5.
Specifications Comparison of Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 Cameras
You can see the Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 specs comparison table below. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 Comparison Table
| Nikon D850 | Nikon D810 | |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Photo Slideshow Picture Rating Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping |
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow |
| Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode |
Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode |
| Monitor Size | 3.2in. diagonal | 3.2in. diagonal |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 64-25,600
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
ISO 64-12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 32) Hi-1 (ISO 25,600) Hi-2 (ISO 51,200) |
| File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) TIFF (RGB) |
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats TIFF (RGB) |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
| White Balance | Auto (3 types)
Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Fine-tuning Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural Light Auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
Auto (2 types)
Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
| Built-in Flash | — | Yes |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.8in.(146mm)x4.9in.(124mm)x3.1in.(78.5mm) | 5.8in.(146mm)x4.9in.(123mm)x3.3in.(81.5mm) |
| Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000Dots | 1,229,000Dots |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 1,840shots (CIPA)
Movies:Approx. 70 minutes of HD footage |
1,200shots (CIPA) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36×24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.)
1.2x (30×20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) DX (24×16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) 5:4 (30×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) 1:1 (24×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) |
FX (36×24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.)
1.2x (30×20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) DX (24×16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) 5:4 (30×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Storage Media | 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
SD SDHC (UHS-II compliant) SDXC (UHS-II compliant) XQD Type Memory |
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
SD SDHC SDXC |
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 45.7million | 36.3million |
| In-Camera Image Editing | D-Lighting
Distortion Control Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim Trim Movie |
Color Balance
Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 25, 72, or 153 point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
| Card Slot | Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. | 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card |
| AC Adapter | EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses |
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses |
| Monitor Type | Tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.75x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) | 0.70x(Approx.) |
| Approx. Weight | 32.3oz.(915g)camera body only | 31.1oz.(880g)camera body only |
| Sensor Size | 35.9mmx23.9mm (45.7MP) | 35.9mmx24mm (36.3MP) |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000sec. | 1/8000sec. |
| Auto-Area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Image Sensor Format | FX | FX |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) | 17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit
GP-1A GPS unit |
GP-1 GPS unit
GP-1A GPS unit |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 | Up to 1/8000 |
| Movie | 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920×1,080 30p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920×1,080 25p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920×1,080 24p (x5) Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal) |
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync |
Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 7 frames per second | 5 frames per second |
| Focus Modes | Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only |
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area AF |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 153 | 51 |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
Built-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | CLS Supported |
| Picture Control | Auto
Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid |
Flat
Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
| Price | $3,299.95. | $2,797 |
