Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Comparison of Nikon D850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II [S]ave

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Nikon D850 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II ×
General
ModelNikon D850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD850RX100 II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dsc-rx100m2
Camera formatPro SLRCompact
Release year (year)20172013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146102
Width (mm)7938
Height (mm)12458
Weight (g)915281
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D810Sony RX100
Successor-Sony RX100 II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)45.720.2
Sensor format35mm1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)858.01116.16
Sensor width (mm)35.913.2
Sensor height (mm)23.98.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.352.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score10067
Dxo color depth score (bit)26.422.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.812.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,660483
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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
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
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.19.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon F-
Lens-Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T*; 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspheric elements, 7 blade aperture
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-1.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.6
Aperture range (f)-0.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-5
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.2
  • 1.5
  • 2
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 crosContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sp
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.75x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterOptional EVF
Focus peaking++
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.75-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.75-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)2,359,0001,228,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3213
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)64160
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, ISO 160-12800 with ISO 100 and 125 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV 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 frameMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNoneAnti Motion Blur, Fireworks, Gourmet, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash range description-ISO Auto: 0.30m to 15.0m (W) / 0.55m to 5.7m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/2000
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminalMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IINo UHS support
Other memory1 SD UHS-II slot, 1 XQD slot-
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
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wired
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
  • micro hdmi (type d) with bravia link
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.53
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.62
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-4
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.64
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.19.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)20013
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.14.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)20013
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.14.5
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5310
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.080.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.2
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.14-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.33
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.01
Startup time (s)0.22.8
Play -> record time (s)0.11.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,840-
Battery life, video (minutes)70-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • en-el15a lithium-ion rechargeable or mb-d18 battery grip
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-New BSI CMOS Exmor R sensor with improved IQ, Multi-interface Hot Shoe, Tilting LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, Multi Terminal.



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