Nikon D800 vs Nikon D850

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D800 & Nikon D850. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D800 Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.

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.

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

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.