Reasons to choose D850
Released in 2017, D850 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 45.7 MP effective resolution, and a 915 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D850
vs Nikon Z7
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
D850858 mm²
Z7- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D850 and Z7 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D850MetricZ7
45.7 MPEffective pixels45.7 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
4.33 µmPixel pitch4.33 µm
18.77 µm²Pixel area18.77 µm²
5.33 MP/cm²Pixel density5.33 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
915 gWeight585 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQDStorageXQD
EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D850 and Z7 have the same sensor area. The Z7 has the lighter body. The D850 and Z7 have the same effective resolution. The Z7 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z7
Released in 2018, Z7 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 45.7 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.