Nikon D850 D850 Black 2019
The 45.7MP full-frame sensor resolves exceptional detail, paired with a 153-point AF system that locks focus reliably for fast action. Its robust, weather-sealed body and 1840-shot battery life make it a dependable tool for extended field work. This DSLR is best for portrait and studio photographers who need maximum resolution without moving to medium format.
About This Camera
The 45.7MP full-frame sensor resolves exceptional detail, paired with a 153-point AF system that locks focus reliably for fast action. Its robust, weather-sealed body and 1840-shot battery life make it a dependable tool for extended field work. This DSLR is best for portrait and studio photographers who need maximum resolution without moving to medium format.
- Type DSLR
- Sensor 45.7MP full-frame
- Af points 153
- Burst fps 7
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 912
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS, 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 153 |
| AF Type | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 2359000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 1840 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-3.2 |
| HDMI | Mini HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D850 D850 | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 153 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 7 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 912 | 610 | 590 | 476 | 744 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D850 D850 | 79.3 | 77.7 | 98.2 | 57.8 | 58.2 | 64.8 | 99.7 | 68.7 | 81.6 | 88 | 32.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.7 | 91.6 | 81 | 91.9 | 97.2 | 95.8 | 84.1 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 91.5 | 97.5 | 91 | 89.9 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 99.3 | 93.1 | 88 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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