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Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D810
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and D850 (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D810 was unveiled 4 years prior to the D850 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D810 scores vs the D850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D850

 D810 D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D810

 D850 D810 
ReleasedAugust 2017June 2014More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2359k1229kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Nikon D850

 D810 D850 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810 provides outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D810 compared to the D850.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810 and D850 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D810 and D850.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D850 to provide you with more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D810 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography features
Nikon D850 Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography advice
Nikon D850 Street photography advice
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (980 grams)
66
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810
Sports photography with Nikon D850
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (1,840 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography advice
Nikon D850 Travel photography advice
63
great battery (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is excellent (36MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (980g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
great battery power (1,840 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D850 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (1,840 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging features
Nikon D850 Vlogging features
28
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (980g)
29
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
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Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Nikon D850
 Nikon D810Nikon D850
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D810 Nikon D850
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-06-26 2017-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 153
Cross type focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980 grams (2.16 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 rating 97 100
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 14.8
DXO Low light rating 2853 2660
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 1840 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $1,999 $2,997