Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z7
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D850: 2017 ; Nikon Z7: 2018
- Weight: Nikon D850: 915 g ; Nikon Z7: 585 g
- Autofocus type: Nikon D850: TTL phase detection (Multi-CAM 20K) ; Nikon Z7: Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection)
- AF phase-detection points: Nikon D850: 153 (55 selectable) ; Nikon Z7: 493
- Max burst speed: Nikon D850: 7 fps (9 fps with MB-D18 grip and EN-EL18b) ; Nikon Z7: 9 fps (extended high speed; 8 fps with 14-bit RAW)
- Battery: Nikon D850: EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z7: EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery
Best for
Action at a higher burst rate: Nikon Z7 (9 fps (extended high speed; 8 fps with 14-bit RAW)).
| Specification | Nikon D850 | Nikon Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D850 | Z7 |
| 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 type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 8280 x 5520 | 8280 x 5520 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 46.89 | 46.89 |
| Effective megapixels | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 8256 x 5504 |
| ISO | Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400) | Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 493 |
| Max burst speed | 7 fps (9 fps with MB-D18 grip and EN-EL18b) | 9 fps (extended high speed; 8 fps with 14-bit RAW) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 2,359,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQD | XQD |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery | EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots | 1,840 shots | — |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 330 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 400 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |