Nikon D850 Black 2017
The 45.7MP full-frame sensor resolves exceptional detail, paired with a 153-point AF system that locks focus reliably for fast action. Its robust, weather-sealed body and 1840-shot battery life make it a dependable tool for extended field work. This DSLR is best for portrait and studio photographers who need maximum resolution without moving to medium format.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong video (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 153 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 153 (99 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 1840 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D850 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Canon EOS R R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.1MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 153 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 7 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 12 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 915 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 822 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D850 | 81.6 | 80.1 | 97.8 | 63.1 | 93 | 69.9 | 99.7 | 85.4 | 85 | 99.4 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Canon EOS R R3 Compare | 98.9 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 83.2 | 95.9 | 51.5 | 46 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 84.6 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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