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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Df

5.75 in
4.88 in
Nikon D850 Digital Camera
Nikon D850
5.65 in
4.33 in
Nikon Df Digital Camera
Nikon Df
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
57
4.8 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
19 user ratings
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User rating
55
4.3 out of 5
55 user ratings
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4 stars
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4.3 out of 5
45 user ratings
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatFXFull frame
Sensor size1.41 in1.42 in
Effective pixels45.75 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Max resolution8256 x 5504 px4928 x 3280 px

Image

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
ISO
  • 64
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 12800
ISO minimum64100
ISO maximum2560012800
Maximum image resolution8256 x 5504 px4928 x 3280 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
HDRyesyes
AEB/HDR supportyesyes

Optics and focus

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Lens mountNikon AF-SNikon F
Magnification (Crop factor)1.0 x1.0 x
Maximum aperture41.8
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lampno
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyesyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)15339
Image stabiliserLens based onlyLens based only
Filter diameter3.03 in2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusyesyes

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Screen size3.2 in3.2 in
Articulated LCDyesno
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots2360000921000
Touch screenyesno
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.75 x0.7 x
Separate info displayyesyes

Photography features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Electronic
Number of exposures22
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyesyes
Flash sync speed1/250s1/200s
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Normal
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTLi-TTL
Manual settingsyesyes
Speed (RAW)7.0 fps5.5 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV0.3 - 3.0±EV

Videography features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Video recordingyesno
HD type4K Ultra HDNot supported

Audio features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Design

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Body typeSLRSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesiumAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealedyesyes

Dimensions

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Weight32.28 oz25.04 oz
Width5.75 in5.65 in
Height4.88 in4.33 in
Depth3.09 in2.62 in

Storage

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • XQD
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots21
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • XQD
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC

Power

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)18401400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedYyes

Connectivity

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMiniMini
USB version3.12.0
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Firewirenono

Other features

Nikon D850Nikon D850
Nikon DfNikon Df
GPSyesyes

Pros & Cons

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