The very awaited Nikon D850 was launched. But is worth the investment?
A lot of people, including me, were very excited when I found out that the successor of the Nikon D810 will be launched. Although a lot of us thought that the model name will be D820, it seems that Nikon skipped some numbers. Therefore we have the new D850 for which the expectations were really high. But actually is worth the investment? Is the price of the new Nikon D850 worth the price or should you stay with the actual D810. For this reason we will make a One to one comparison between Nikon D850 and D810. I invite you to check the pictures of the new model over the older D810.
Nikon D850 images
Nikon D810 images
Sensor comparison Nikon D850 vs D810
There were a lot of rumors related to the sensor Nikon will put insider the D850. We know now that we have a 45.7 Mpx sensor. Even the 36.3 Mpx sensor of the D810 were enough for large prints, but this one is huge. It is clear that Nikon aimed to have a competing sensor with the Canon’s EOS 5 DS and 5 DS R models. Thankfully the new sensor is back-illuminated which improves the overall performance of this sensor. Motorized by the EXSPEED 5 image processing sensor, which by the way is the same on D5, we are able to shoot up to ISO 51,200 instead of ISO 25,600 on the D810. Thereby low light shooting has been improved.
If needed this can be extended to ISO 102,400 in the case of the new model and ISO 51,200 for the previous model.
Video capabilities Nikon D850 vs D810
Additionally the Nikon D850 has 8K time lapse shooting capabilities. Some of you might be asking yourselves what to do with 8K as even 4K is quite challenging to be edited. In fact, the great benefit of having 8K is that you can easily re-frame a shot without any quality loss in 4K. Or you can convert 8K to 4K which will improve the image quality. Either way this is a real benefit. We cannot deny this point.
Therefor this is more than a camera meant to take pictures. Correct me if I am wrong, but this is a really great camera for videographers as well. At least spec wise I think that this can be easily used for pro grade video shooting.
Burst rate
The D810 has a 36.3 Mpx sensor and a burst rate of 5 fps which is not a sluggish camera. It seems that the engineers from the Nikon have done some magic with the new D850. With a 45.7 Mpx camera, like the D850, they have managed to achieve 7 fps. For this reason your first reaction might be that additional 2 fps is not a big deal. Well guess what? You are totally wrong? Why? Because we are speaking about a 25% more megapixels which need to be exposed. Additionally we are speaking of 2 fps more than the D810. That is not something easy to achieve.
But, if you thought that this is the end of the story I have some more info for you. With the addition of the grip you can pull 9 fps. Now things start to change. That is 80% more fps than the older D810. What can you do with 45.7 Mpx and 9 fps? Well guess what? SPORTS. Not only you will have a the possibility to use this camera to capture sport event, you will have the possibility to make large prints. How is this possible?
Due to the 153 AF points of the D850, out of which 99 are cross typed you can achieve this kind of performance. In comparison the Nikon D810 has only 51 AF points, out of which 15 are cross typed. This camera is made for fast action. Another important thing is that this is done with en mechanical shutter.
Viewfinder and screen
Good news in this part as well. While both of the models have an eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder, the D850 has a magnification of 0.75x, while the D810 has only 0.70x magnification. When if comes to screen size, this remained the same. We have a 3.2 inch LCD screen, but:
- the D850 has a tilt touch screen with a 2,359,000 dots
- the D810 has not tilting, no touch screen with only 1,229,000 dots
The tilting of the screen certainly will help when you will want to take some low angle shots. But this is also useful when you need to raise the camera about your head. Tilting the screen certainly will help you to take the framing just right.
Build and design
In any case, both cameras feature a magnesium alloyed shell which makes them a durable product. Thanks to this you can use this camera in the toughest conditions. Regarding the weight, the D810 is slightly lighter with its 980g than his newest brother with 1005g. The difference is not big so probably it won’t bother you if you are already used to the D810.
One nice touch Nikon did with the D850 was adding illuminated buttons. This makes the camera more easier to use, especially in the dark. This feature is not present on the D810.
Additional features on the D850 include an electronic shutter. Certainly this is important when you don’t want to be in the center of the attention because of the shutter sound. This is perfectly true during weddings.
Macro photographers will find also an interesting feature as there’s an impressive Focus Bracketing mode, which automatically takes up to 300 shots that can be subsequently merged together to create a single image with front-to-back sharpness.
Battery life
This is an important aspect when it comes to shooting. The older D810 offered a battery life of 1200 shots which is very nice for event shooting. However, the newest family member, the D850, performs better from this aspect. Thanks to a newer battery this can achieve 1840 images on one single charge. This is 50% improvement. Using the D850 with the MB-D18 grip and EN-EL18b battery you can achieve, pay attention, a whopping 5140 shots between charges. That means you can more ore less shoot a hole event in one single go.
Conclusion
Before the D850 arrived there was a lot of speculations ongoing on the Internet. It is not bad because it means that everybody was waiting for the new camera. One of the biggest questions was related to price. Let’s see the price on Amazon for both cameras.
Nikon D810 sells for $2795.95 and you can purchase it following this link: Amazon and Adorama.
Nikon D850 seels for $3296,.95 and you can purchase it following this link: Amazon and Adorama.
Finally the price difference is only $500. If you ask yourself if is it worth to upgrade? I would say certainly yes. If you have the money I think it is a great investment. The additional features the D850 offers are worth more than the D810. But one important matter is clear. Not everyone needs that 45.7 Mpx sensor, nor the higher ISO or tilt screen. If you are a pro who needs a work horse then this seems to be a great investment.
Generally my personal opinion is that glass is more important than body, but there always is an exception from the rule. What do you think? Would you pay $500 more for the D850 than the D810? If I had the money right now I would. Therefore I invite you to share your thoughts in the comment section below and thank you for reading this article.
As a bonus below you can find a one to one comparison table between both cameras.
Nikon D850 | Nikon D810 | |
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PRICE | $3299.95 | $2799.95 |
TYPE | ||
Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
IMAGE SENSOR | ||
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 45.7 million | 36.3 million |
Sensor Size | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 mm x 24 mm |
Image Sensor Format | FX | FX |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 7 frames per second | 5 frames per second |
Image Area (pixels) | FX-format (L) 8,256 x 5,504 (45.4 million) (M) 6,192 x 4,128 (25.5 million) (S) 4,128 x 2,752 (11.3 million) 1:2 format (30 x 20) (L) 6,880 x 4,584 (31.5 million) (M) 5,152 x 3,432 (17.6 million) (S) 3,440 x 2,288 (7.8 million) 5:4 format (30 x 24) (L) 6,880 x 5,504 (37.8 million) (M) 5,152 x 4,120 (21.2 million) (S) 3,440 x 2,752 (9.4 million) 1:1 format (24 x 24) (L) 5,504 x 5,504 (30.2 million) (M) 4,128 x 4,128 (17.0 million) (S) 2,752 x 2,752 (7.5 million) DX-format (L) 5,408 x 3,600 (19.4 million) (M) 4,048 x 2,696 (10.9 million) (S) 2,704 x 1,800 (4.8 million) FX-format photographs taken during movie recording (L) 8,256 x 4,640 (38.3 million) (M) 6,192 x 3,480 (21.5 million) (S) 4,128 x 2,320 (9.5 million) DX-format photographs taken during movie recording (L) 5,408 x 3,040 (16.4 million) (M) 4,048 x 2,272 (9.1 million) (S) 2,704 x 1,520 (4.1 million) | FX-format (L) 7,360 x 4,912 (M) 5,520 x 3,680 (S) 3,680 x 2,456 1:2 format (30 x 20) (L) 6,144 x 4,080 (M) 4,608 x 3,056 (S) 3,072 x 2,040 5:4 format (30 x 24) (L) 6,144 x 4,912 (M) 4,608 x 3,680 (S) 3,072 x 2,456 DX-format (L) 4,800 x 3,200 (M) 3,600 x 2,400 (S) 2,400 x 1,600 |
File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) TIFF (RGB) | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats TIFF (RGB) |
Storage Media | 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card SD SDHC (UHS-II compliant) SDXC (UHS-II compliant) XQD Type Memory | CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) SD SDHC SDXC |
Card Slot | Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. | 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card |
VIEWFINDER | ||
Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36x24): 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) 1.2x (30x20): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) DX (24x16): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) 5:4 (30x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) 1:1 (24x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) | FX (36x24): 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) 1.2x (30x20): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) DX (24x16): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) 5:4 (30x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.75x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) (Approx.) | 0.70x (Approx.) |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17 mm | 17 mm |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹) | Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹) |
Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type | Quick-return type |
Mirror Lock Up | YES | YES |
LENS | ||
Lens Aperture | Instant-return type Electronically Controlled | Instant-return type |
Depth-of-field Control | Yes Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) | YES |
Lens Compatibility at a Glance | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
Compatible Lenses | AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports 15 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, of which 9 points are available for selection). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. | AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes G and H only). Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. |
SHUTTER | ||
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter Electronic front-curtain shutter available in quiet shutter-release, quiet continuous shutter-release, and mirror up release modes | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, Bulb, Time, X250 | 1/8000 to 30 sec. Bulb |
Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower Auto FP High-Speed sync supported | Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s) |
Shutter Release Modes | Continuous low-speed [CL] mode Continuous high-speed [CH] mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Quiet Continuous Release Self-timer Mode Single-frame [S] mode | Continuous low-speed [CL] mode Continuous high-speed [CH] mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Quiet Continuous Release Self-timer Mode Single-frame [S] mode |
Continuous Shooting Options | FX-format CH: Up to 9 frames per second With an EN-EL18b Battery inserted in a MB-D18 Power Pack: CL: 1-8 frames per second CH: 9 frames per second Quiet Continuous Mode: 3 frames per second Other power sources: CL: 1-6 frames per second CH: 7 frames per second Quiet Continuous Mode: 3 frames per second | FX-format CH: Up to 5 frames per second CL: Up to 1-5 frames per second 5:4 format CH: Up to 5 frames per second CL: Up to 1-5 frames per second DX-format CH: Up to 6 frames per second 7 fps in DX-crop mode when using optional MB-D12 battery pack and EN-EL18a battery CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second 1:2 format CH: Up to 6 frames per second CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 7 frames per second | 5 frames per second |
EXPOSURE | ||
Exposure Metering System | TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixels RGB sensor | TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor |
Metering Method | Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle) Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses | Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
Metering Range | ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F -3 ± 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) 0 to 20 EV (Highlight-weighted metering) | 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix, center-weighted metering or highlight weighted metering) 0 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
Exposure Meter Coupling | Combined CPU and AI | Combined CPU and AI |
Exposure Modes | Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S) | Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S) |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV -2 EV in 1/3, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 step increments +2 EV in 1/3, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 step increments -3 EV in 1/3, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 step increments +3 EV in 1/3, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 step increments | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
Picture Control | Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid | Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
SENSITIITY | ||
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 64 - 25,600 Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available | ISO 64 - 12,800 Lo-1 (ISO 32) Hi-1 (ISO 25,600) Hi-2 (ISO 51,200) |
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 64 | 64 |
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 32 equivalent) | Lo-1 (ISO 32 equivalent) |
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Hi-2 (ISO 102,400 equivalent) | Hi-2 (ISO 51,200 equivalent) |
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Lo-1 (ISO 32 equivalent) Hi-1 (ISO-51,200 equivalent) Hi-2 (ISO-102,400 equivalent) | Lo-1 (ISO 32 equivalent) Hi-1 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) Hi-2, (ISO 51,200 equivalent) |
Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes |
High ISO Noise Reduction | Low Normal High Off | Yes Normal High Off |
Active D-Lighting | Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off | Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 frames using selected value for one frame 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames | 2 frames using selected value for one frame 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames |
FOCUS / AUTOFOCUS | ||
Single-Point AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 25, 72, or 153 point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
Auto-Area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus System | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection |
Detection Range | -4 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) | -2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) |
Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
AF-area Mode | 9, 25, 72, or 153 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Single-point AF 3D-tracking Group-area AF | 9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Single-point AF 3D-tracking (51 points) Group-area AF |
Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector | Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) |
Focus Modes | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area AF |
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 153 | 51 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) | -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes | Yes |
FLASH | ||
Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
X-Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 | Up to 1/8000 |
Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync | Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync Off |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output |
Accessory Shoe | Yes | Yes |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | CLS Supported |
Flash Sync Terminal | Yes | Yes |
WHITE BALANCE | ||
White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Fine-tuning Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural Light Auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade | Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
LIVE VIEW | ||
Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Live View Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) |
Live View AF-Area Mode | Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Pinpoint AF Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Subject-tracking AF |
Live View Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
MOVIE | ||
Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
Movie Maximum Recording Time | 29 minutes 59 seconds Each movie will be recorded across up to 8 files of up to 4 GB each. The number of files and the length of each file vary with the options selected for Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality. | 20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality |
Movie File Format | MOV MP4 | MOV |
Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Movie Audio Recording Format | Linear PCM AAC | Linear PCM |
Movie | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 30p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 25p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 24p (x5) Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal) | Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps |
Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) |
MONITOR | ||
Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal | 3.2 in. diagonal |
Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000 Dots | 1,229,000 Dots |
Monitor Type | Tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
Monitor Angle of View | 170 -degree wide-viewing angle | 170 -degree wide-viewing angle |
Monitor Adjustments | Brightness, 5 levels | Brightness, 5 levels Brightness control using ambient brightness sensor |
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder | Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder |
PLAYBACK | ||
Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Photo Slideshow Picture Rating Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow |
In-Camera Image Editing | D-Lighting Distortion Control Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim Trim Movie | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
Image Comment | Yes | Yes |
INTERFACE | ||
Interface | Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Headphone Connector SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Ten-pin remote terminal: Can be used to connect optional MC-30A/ MC-36A remote cords, ML-3 modulite remote control sets, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or WR-1 wireless remote controllers, or GP-1/ GP-1A GPS units | HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Headphone Connector NTSC Stereo Microphone Input Super Speed USB 3.0 |
Wi-Fi Functionality | Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) Maximum output power: 8.5 dBm (EIRP) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK | Eye-Fi Compatible WT-5A |
Bluetooth | Yes Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz | - |
GPS | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit |
Save/Load Camera settings | Yes | Yes |
POWER | ||
Battery / Batteries | EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | 1,840 shots (CIPA) Movies: Approx. 70 minutes of HD footage | 1,200 shots (CIPA) |
AC Adapter | EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) |
Battery Charger | MH-25a Quick Charger | MH-25a Quick Charger |
MISCELLANEOUS | ||
Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. | 1/4 in. |
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.8 in. (146 mm) x 4.9 in. (124 mm) x 3.1 in. (78.5 mm) | 5.8 in. (146 mm) x 4.9 in. (123 mm) x 3.3 in. (81.5 mm) |
Approx. Weight | 32.3 oz. (915 g) camera body only | 31.1 oz. (880 g) camera body only |
Operating Environment | Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) | 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) |
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