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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D850
(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
Nikon Df
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon Df

 D850 Df 
ReleasedAugust 2017December 2013Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2359k921kSharper display (+1438k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D850

 Df D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Nikon Df

 D850 Df 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3.2"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).

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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.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df size comparison

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

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography features
Nikon Df Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography factors
Nikon Df Street photography factors
66
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,840 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (1,400 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (1,840 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent resolution (46MP)
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,400 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
excellent resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (1,840 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging features
Nikon Df Vlogging features
29
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
9
can't record video
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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D850Nikon Df
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
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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