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Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
54 Imaging
78 Features
87 Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Nikon D850
(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
  • Released August 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D810
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon D850 and Sony A7S III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D850 was launched 3 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D850 grades against the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 D850 A7S III 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1440kSharper display (+919k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon D850

		

		

			
 A7S III D850 
LaunchedJuly 2020August 2017More modern by 35 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 D850 A7S III 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D850 provides outer 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) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D850 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D850 compared to the A7S III.
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D850 and A7S III is 54 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and A7S III.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D850 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D850 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D850 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S III Portrait photography features
86
 manual focus
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Nikon D850 Street photography advice
Sony A7S III Street photography advice
66
 tilting screen
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery power (1,840 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery (600 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Nikon D850 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
65
 great battery power (1,840 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
70
 great battery (600 per charge)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 display is selfie friendly
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon D850
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
82
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery power (1,840 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
30
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic port
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Nikon D850 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Sony A7S III
 Nikon D850Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D850 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-24 2020-07-21
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 153 759
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony E
Available lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,359k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1015g (2.24 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 85
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2660 2993
Other
Battery life 1840 pictures 600 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15a NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $2,997 $3,499