Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II
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76 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Announced August 2017
- Older Model is Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z6

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D850 and Nikon Z6 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

The D850 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Z6 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the D850 scores versus the Z6 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D850 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D850 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon Z6 II
D850 | Z6 II | |||
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Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 2100k | Crisper display (+259k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon D850
Z6 II | D850 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2017 | More recent by 38 months |
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Nikon Z6 II
D850 | Z6 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 has outer measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D850 and Nikon Z6 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D850 compared to the Z6 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D850 and Z6 II is 54 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and Z6 II.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D850 to offer extra detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D850 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
Nikon D850 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D850 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-24 | 2020-10-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6048 x 4024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 153 | 273 |
Cross type focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2660 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1840 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $2,997 | $1,997 |