Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z6
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D850: 2017 ; Nikon Z6: 2018
- Weight: Nikon D850: 915 g ; Nikon Z6: 585 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D850: 8280 x 5520 ; Nikon Z6: 6062 x 4041
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D850: 45.7 ; Nikon Z6: 24.5
- Autofocus type: Nikon D850: TTL phase detection (Multi-CAM 20K) ; Nikon Z6: Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection)
- AF phase-detection points: Nikon D850: 153 (55 selectable) ; Nikon Z6: 273
- Max burst speed: Nikon D850: 7 fps (9 fps with MB-D18 grip and EN-EL18b) ; Nikon Z6: 12 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW)
- Battery: Nikon D850: EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z6: EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D850 (45.7).
Action at a higher burst rate: Nikon Z6 (12 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW)).
| Specification | Nikon D850 | Nikon Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | D850 | Z6 |
| Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146 x 124 x 78.5 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Weight | 915 g | 585 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 8280 x 5520 | 6062 x 4041 |
| Total megapixels | 46.89 | 25.28 |
| Effective megapixels | 45.7 | 24.5 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6048 x 4024 |
| ISO | Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | TTL phase detection (Multi-CAM 20K) | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 153 (55 selectable) | 273 |
| Max burst speed | 7 fps (9 fps with MB-D18 grip and EN-EL18b) | 12 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 2,359,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQD | XQD |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery | EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots | 1,840 shots | — |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 310 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 380 shots |