Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df
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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Launched August 2017
- Older Model is Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Released December 2013

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

The D850 was announced 3 years after the Df which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D850 scores vs the Df when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D850 & Nikon Df. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D850 Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon Df
D850 | Df | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | December 2013 | Newer by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1438k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D850
Df | D850 |
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Common features in the Nikon D850 and Nikon Df
D850 | Df | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D850 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Nikon Df has dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D850 versus the Df.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D850 and Df is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and Df.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D850 to show more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer D850 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Specifications
Nikon D850 | Nikon Df | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D850 | Nikon Df |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-08-24 | 2013-12-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4928 x 3280 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 153 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,359 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1015g (2.24 lbs) | 760g (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2660 | 3279 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1840 photographs | 1400 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $2,997 | $2,747 |