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Comparison of Nikon D810A and Nikon D850 [S]ave

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Nikon D850 ×
Nikon D810A ×
General
ModelNikon D850Nikon D810A
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD850D810A
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20172014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146146
Width (mm)7982
Height (mm)124123
Weight (g)915988
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D810-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)45.736.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)858.01861.6
Sensor width (mm)35.935.9
Sensor height (mm)23.924
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.354.88
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score100-
Dxo color depth score (bit)26.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,660-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2752 x 2750(7.6 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 2288(7.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3440 x 2752(9.5 mp 5:4)
  • 4128 x 2752(11.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 4128(17.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5152 x 3432(17.7 mp 3:2)
  • 5152 x 4120(21.2 mp 5:4)
  • 5504 x 5504(30.3 mp 1:1)
  • 6192 x 4128(25.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6880 x 4584(31.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6880 x 5504(37.9 mp 5:4)
  • 8256 x 5504(45.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2040(6.3 mp other)
  • 3072 x 2456(7.5 mp 5:4)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3680 x 2456(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3056(14.1 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3680(17.0 mp 5:4)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 5520 x 3680(20.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6114 x 4080(24.9 mp 3:2)
  • 6144 x 4912(30.2 mp 5:4)
  • 7360 x 4912(36.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (nef)
  • sraw
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)7.15
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.2
  • 1.5
  • 1.2
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cros51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.75x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.750.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.750.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,359,0001,229,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)32-
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)64200
Iso settingsAuto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-2Auto, 200 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k); fine-tuning available for all options.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (6) (spot wb available in live view)
  • shade
  • 000k); fine-tuning available for all options.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (2)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (4)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 900
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes180K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNoneNone
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • front-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range description-Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminalISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IINo UHS support
Other memory1 SD UHS-II slot, 1 XQD slotUHS-I/UDMA compliant
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • raw (nef)
  • sraw
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal (gp-1 gps compatible)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic mini jack (3.5mm)
  • usb 3.0 micro-b
  • 10-pin expansion terminal (gp-1 gps compatible)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic mini jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.15
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)200-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)53-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.14-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)0.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.1-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,8401,200
Battery life, video (minutes)70-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL15
Usable battery types
  • en-el15a lithium-ion rechargeable or mb-d18 battery grip
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or mb-d12 battery grip
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software-
  • nikon capture nx-d download
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optimized for astrophotography and other scientific applications



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