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Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2015
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D810
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Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D810A versus Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and D850 (46MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The D810A was launched 3 years earlier than the D850 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D810A matches up versus the D850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D850

 D810A D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D810A

 D850 D810A 
LaunchedAugust 2017February 2015Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2359k1229kClearer screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Nikon D850

 D810A D850 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D810A enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810A compared to the D850.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810A and D850 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D810A and D850.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D850 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D810A is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
Nikon D850 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
86
focusing manually
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography details
Nikon D850 Street photography details
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (1,840 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography advice
Nikon D850 Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
weather proof
great megapixels (36MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery (1,840 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic MP (46MP)
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A Landscape photography information
Nikon D850 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (1,840 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging advice
Nikon D850 Vlogging advice
30
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
29
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
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Nikon D810A vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Nikon D850
 Nikon D810ANikon D850
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D810A Nikon D850
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-10 2017-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 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 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
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 153
Cross focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.75x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 880 grams (1.94 lbs) 1015 grams (2.24 lbs)
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 not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2660
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 1840 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $3,800 $2,997