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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z8: What Should You Get?

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On June 26, 2023

Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureNikon D850Nikon Z8
AnnouncedJuly 2017May 2023
Camera TypeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSStacked CMOS
Image ProcessorEXPEED 5EXPEED 7
Resolution45.7 MP45.7 MP
Pixel Dimensions8256×55048256×5504
Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.35µ4.35µ
Low Pass FilterNoNo
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 64ISO 64
Max Native ISOISO 25,600ISO 25,600
Extended ISOsISO 32-102,400ISO 32-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes (JPEG only)
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/32000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds900 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)7 FPSNo mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)7 FPS20 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingUp to 9 FPS with MB-D18 grip20 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 30 FPS; DX JPEG at 60 FPS; 11 megapixel JPEG at 120 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)200 frames (7 FPS)Over 1000 frames (20 FPS)
Autofocus SystemPhase DetectHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points153 493
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-7.5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2501/200
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits12 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes
8K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNoNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min90 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots2 2
Slot 1 TypeCFExpress Type BCFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.36 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisDual Axis
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderPentaprism / OVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.8x
Viewfinder ResolutionN/A3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeMicro B 3.0Two Type C 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Battery TypeEN-EL15aEN-EL15c
Battery Life (Viewfinder)1840 frames330 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)N/A1340 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A370 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)1005 g (2.22 lbs.)910 g (2.01 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1″)144 x 119 x 88 mm (5.7 x 4.7 x 3.5″)2
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$3000 (Check Current Price)$4000 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesNikon D850 Used PricesNikon Z8 Used Prices
1Not specified by Nikon
2The Nikon Z8’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 5mm were added to the Z8’s depth measurement in this table.


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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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