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Nikon Df vs Sony A850

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Df versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and A850 (25MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Df was introduced 3 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Df grades against the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Sony A850

 Df A850 
ReleasedDecember 2013April 2010More recent by 45 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Nikon Df

 A850 Df 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Df and Sony A850

 Df A850 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Df enjoys exterior measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Df versus Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Df versus the A850.

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Df and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and A850.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A850 to show extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Df will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Df
Portrait photography with Sony A850
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography features
Sony A850 Street photography features
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
MP count great (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography information
Sony A850 Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Df
Vlogging with Sony A850
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Nikon Df vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Sony A850
 Nikon DfSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Df Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-12-20 2010-04-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3280 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 12.2
DXO Low light score 3279 1415
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures 880 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Retail cost $2,747 $0