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Nikon D750 vs Sony A850

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D780
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon D750 and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D750 was brought out 4 years after the A850 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the D750 matches up vs the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A850

 D750 A850 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2010Newer by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Nikon D750

 A850 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A850

 D750 A850 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 has got outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D750 versus the A850.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and A850 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and A850.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A850 to give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D750 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D750
Street photography with Sony A850
68
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
78
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,230 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography information
Sony A850 Travel photography information
69
better than average battery (1,230 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
55
environment proof
megapixel count great (25MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A850 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging features
Sony A850 Vlogging features
30
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sony A850
 Nikon D750Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D750 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-12 2010-04-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 9
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 12.2
DXO Low light score 2956 1415
Other
Battery life 1230 photos 880 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $2,000 $0