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Nikon D D850

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.

Type DSLR
Sensor 45.7MP full-frame
Burst 7 fps
Video 4K
Nikon D D850 camera
25 Overall Score
Price $0
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (69th percentile) 69th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
  • Below average video (19th percentile)
  • Below average display (23rd percentile)
  • Below average af (31st percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '21: 5.0★ · 12 reviewsQ1 '22: 4.6★ · 16 reviewsQ2 '22: 4.8★ · 17 reviewsQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 7 reviewsQ4 '22: 4.6★ · 11 reviewsQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 4.8★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 8 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 7 reviews12161771115223251867Q4 '21Q2 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q4 '23Q4 '24Q2 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
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Based on 105 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 30.8
EVF 33.8
Build 68.8
Burst 53.3
Video 19.3
Sensor 63.3
Battery 44.7
Display 23.4
Connectivity 14.4
Stabilization 31.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type BSI CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 45.7 MP

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 7

Video

Max Resolution 4K

vs Competition

Spec Nikon D D850 Canon EOS R6 Mark III Sony a1 II Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic LUMIX GH7 OM System OM-1 Mark II
Type DSLR mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 45.7MP full-frame 32.5MP full-frame 50.1MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 25.2MP micro-four-thirds 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 1053 759 425 315 1053
Burst FPS 7 40 30 20 75 120
Video 4K 6K @120fps 8K @120fps 8K @60fps 6K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 609 658 579 721 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFEVFBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivityStabilization
Nikon D D850 30.833.868.853.319.363.344.723.414.431.1
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare 98.285.994.392.59857.196.298.992.799.5
Sony a1 II Compare 9598.596.389.998.567.191.499.492.799.5
Fujifilm X-H2 Compare 86.295.188.983.799.998.696.78192.792.9
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare 81.985.997.494.896.754.588.58192.795.6
OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.288.388.499.882.338.293.88192.799.5

Usage Scores

Overall (24.9)Video (21.9)Travel (18.3)Youtube (14.9)Beginner (21.2)Vlogging (9.4)Streaming (11.4)Photography (31.2)Wedding Events (23.6)Sports Wildlife (27.6)Product Photography (28)

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