Nikon D810 vs Nikon D850

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD810D850
      Predecessor ModelNikon D800 Nikon D810
      Successor ModelNikon D850
      MSRP$3299.95$3299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels37.09 Megapixel46.89 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel45.7 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 12,80064 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 51,20032 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49128256 x 5504
      Other ResolutionsFX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Neutral White, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1599
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (WRGB)TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.75x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fpsUp to 7 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 51 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync      		Front-curtain sync (normal)
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      DxO Low Light ISO28532660
      DxO Color Depth25.726.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.814.8
      DxO Overall Score97100
      Video Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 6.65 x 6.1"10.2 x 6.4 x 5.7"
      Package Weight4.55 lb4.265 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL15a
      Battery Life1200 shots1840 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Nikon D810 Nikon D850
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots 2, 5, 10, 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)      		Image sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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