Nikon D850 vs Nikon D90
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Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Nikon D850
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Nikon D850
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D850
D90
Released
2017
2008
Announcement Date
August 23, 2017
August 27, 2008
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
Megapixels
45.7 MP
12.3 MP
Image Resolution
8256 x 5504 px
4288 x 2848 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.9 x 35.9 mm
15.8 x 23.6 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-CFrame Rate
7 fps
4.5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F FX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed 5
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
64
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
3,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
32
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
6400
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
153
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K
Standard HDMax Video Dimensions
3840 x 2160 px
1280 x 720 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
24 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV, MP4
MOV
Features
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"Screen Resolution
2,359,000 dots
920,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible), XQD
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL15a
EN-EL3e
Battery Life
1,840 shots
850 shots
USB Charging
Photography Genre
Graded from the first-hand experience of one of our writers
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
Beginner Friendly
N/A
Portrait
N/A
Landscape
N/A
Sports and Action
N/A
Street
N/A
Value for Money
N/A
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
26.4 bits
22.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.8 EVs
12.5 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2660
977
Scores
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
User Scores
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
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