Nikon D850 vs Nikon D5600

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD850D5600
      Predecessor ModelNikon D810 Nikon D5500
      MSRP$3299$700/€820 body only, $800/€930/£800 w/18-55 AF-P, €1090 w/18-105, $1200/€1140/£990 w/18-140
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      ProcessorEXPEED 5EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55046000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Neutral White, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      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 D850 Nikon D5600
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points15339
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points999
      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 VII screen
      Optics Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.75x0.55x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 51 Frames (Raw)Up to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 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 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 meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      DxO Low Light ISO26601306
      DxO Color Depth26.424.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.814.0
      DxO Overall Score10084
      Video Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		MOV
      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      		H.264/MOV
      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-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      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      		HDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      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 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      		1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE4.1 LE
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless)
      Environmental Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      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 D850 Nikon D5600
      Dimensions146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11")124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 6.4 x 5.7"8.75 x 6.6 x 5.35"
      Package Weight4.265 lb1.99 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Battery PackEN-EL15aEN-EL14
      Battery Life1840 shots820 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D850 Nikon D5600
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      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 AlloyPolycarbonate
      Illuminated Buttons
      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-D software required)      		Image sensor cleaning


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