Nikon D850 vs Nikon D800E

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD850D800E
      Predecessor ModelNikon D810 Nikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D810
      MSRP$3299US: $3,299.95 UK: £2689.99 EU: €3171
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel36.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel36.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      ProcessorEXPEED 5EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55047360 x 4912
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:95:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      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, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV2 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 D850 Nikon D800E
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points15351
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9915
      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 D850 Nikon D800E
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.75x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 51 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      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
      High-speed 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 EV2 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 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; 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 metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture 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, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      DxO Low Light ISO26602979
      DxO Color Depth26.425.6
      DxO Dynamic Range14.814.3
      DxO Overall Score10096
      Video Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      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
      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
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Audio I/O1 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 Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-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 Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Dimensions146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11")146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 6.4 x 5.7"
      Package Weight4.265 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Battery PackEN-EL15aEN-EL15
      Battery Life1840 shots900 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D850 Nikon D800E
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      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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