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Canon EOS R vs Nikon D850: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On July 31, 2024

Canon EOS R vs Nikon D850 Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureCanon EOS RNikon D850
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2017
Camera TypeMirrorlessDSLR
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8EXPEED 5
Resolution30.3 MP45.7 MP
Pixel Dimensions6720×44808256×5504
Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size5.36µ4.35µ
Low Pass FilterYesNo
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoNo
Base ISOISO 100ISO 64
Max Native ISOISO 40,000ISO 25,600
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 32-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)8 FPS7 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)8 FPS7 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNo autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS)Up to 9 FPS with MB-D18 grip
Buffer Size (Raw)47 frames (8 FPS)200 frames (7 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFPhase Detect
Autofocus Points143 153
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4.5 EV-4 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits8 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.74x crop at 4KNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)CFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.1 million dots2.36 million dots
Articulating LCDYesSingle Axis
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFPentaprism / OVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.75x
Viewfinder Resolution3.69 million dotsN/A
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.1Micro B 3.0
Battery TypeLP-E6NEN-EL15a
Battery Life (Viewfinder)350 frames1840 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)370 framesN/A1
Battery Life (Eco Mode)560 framesN/A
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)660 g (1.46 lbs.)1005 g (2.22 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″)146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1800 (Check Current Price)$3000 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Canon EOS R Used PricesNikon D850 Used Prices
1Not specified by Nikon

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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