Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R III
Portability
54 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
80
54 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
80
Portability
63 Imaging
76 Features
93 Overall
82
63 Imaging
76 Features
93 Overall
82
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Released August 2017
- Old Model is Nikon D810
Sony A7R III
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(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched October 2017
- Previous Model is Sony A7R II
- Updated by Sony A7R IV
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D850 (46MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).
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Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D850 scores versus the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sony A7R III
| D850 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+919k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon D850
| A7R III | D850 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sony A7R III
| D850 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2017 |  | October 2017 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D850 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D850 and the A7R III.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D850 and A7R III is 54 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D850 and A7R III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D850 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D850
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (650 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Nikon D850 Travel photography information
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good battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
heavier than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
good battery (650 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,840 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (650 shots)
two card slots
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touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Nikon D850 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D850 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 5 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 32 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 153 | 425 |
| Cross focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 309 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1015g (2.24 pounds) | 657g (1.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 100 | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 2660 | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1840 images | 650 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15a | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch cost | $2,997 | $2,800 |