Nikon D850 vs. Nikon D810 specifications comparison based on the data provided on Nikon USA website:
| Nikon D850 | Nikon D810 | |
| Price | $3,296.95 | $2,796.95 |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Photo Slideshow Picture Rating Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow |
| Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
| Monitor Size | 3.2in. diagonal | 3.2in. diagonal |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO64-25,600 Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available | ISO64-12,800 Lo-1 (ISO 32) Hi-1 (ISO 25,600) Hi-2 (ISO 51,200) |
| File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) TIFF (RGB) | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats TIFF (RGB) |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
| White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Fine-tuning Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural Light Auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade | Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
| Built-in Flash | — | Yes |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.8in.(146mm)x4.9in.(124mm)x3.1in.(78.5mm) | 5.8in.(146mm)x4.9in.(123mm)x3.3in.(81.5mm) |
| Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000Dots | 1,229,000Dots |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 1,840shots (CIPA) Movies:Approx. 70 minutes of HD footage | 1,200shots (CIPA) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36×24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) 1.2x (30×20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) DX (24×16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) 5:4 (30×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) 1:1 (24×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) | FX (36×24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) 1.2x (30×20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) DX (24×16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical(Approx.) 5:4 (30×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Storage Media | 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card SD SDHC (UHS-II compliant) SDXC (UHS-II compliant) XQD Type Memory | CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) SD SDHC SDXC |
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 45.7million | 36.3million |
| In-Camera Image Editing | D-Lighting Distortion Control Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim Trim Movie | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 25, 72, or 153 point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
| Card Slot | Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. | 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card |
| AC Adapter | EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
| Monitor Type | Tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.75x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) | 0.70x(Approx.) |
| Approx. Weight | 32.3oz.(915g)camera body only | 31.1oz.(880g)camera body only |
| Sensor Size | 35.9mmx23.9mm (45.7MP) | 35.9mmx24mm (36.3MP) |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000sec. | 1/8000sec. |
| Auto-Area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Image Sensor Format | FX | FX |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) | 17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to1/8000 | Up to1/8000 |
| Movie | 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920×1,080 30p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920×1,080 25p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920×1,080 24p (x5) Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal) | Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync | Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 7frames per second | 5frames per second |
| Focus Modes | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area AF |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 153 | 51 |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | CLS Supported |
| Picture Control | Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid | Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
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