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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Newer Model is Nikon D810
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D810
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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon D800 versus Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and D850 (46MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D800 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the D850 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D800 matches up versus the D850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Nikon D850

 D800 D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D800

 D850 D800 
RevealedAugust 2017June 2012More modern by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2359k921kClearer screen (+1438k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Nikon D850

 D800 D850 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon D850 has measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D800 compared to the D850.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800 and D850 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and D850.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D850 to render extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged D800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography information
Nikon D850 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography information
Nikon D850 Street photography information
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800
Sports photography with Nikon D850
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (1,840 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography factors
Nikon D850 Travel photography factors
66
weather proof
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
good battery power (1,840 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800
Landscape photography with Nikon D850
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (1,840 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging information
Nikon D850 Vlogging information
30
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
30
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Nikon D850
 Nikon D800Nikon D850
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D800 Nikon D850
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-06-11 2017-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 153
Cross focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 1015 grams (2.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 100
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 14.8
DXO Low light score 2853 2660
Other
Battery life 900 photos 1840 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $2,999 $2,997