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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z5 II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Battery life (CIPA): the D850 leads at 1840 shots (CIPA) vs the Z5 II's Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on.
- Resolution (MP): the D850 leads at 45.7 vs the Z5 II's 24.5.
- Weight (body): the Z5 II leads at 700 g vs the D850's 915 g.
 D850 Nikon F |  Z5 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | FX, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | 2025 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | FX, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 45.7 | 24.5 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | —, not published |
| ISO range | 64 | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module, 153 focus points (99 cross-type) | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode |
| Subject detection | Face-Priority AF (Live View) | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | 7 frames per second (9 fps with MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack and EN-EL18b/a battery) | Approx. 7.8 fps |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC |
| Recording limit | 29 minutes 59 seconds | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal, 2359000 dots | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 146 × 124 × 78.5 mm | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm |
| Weight (body) | 915 g | 700 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 1840 shots (CIPA) | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Super Speed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $1,699.95 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“Effective Pixels (Megapixels): 45.7 million; Image Sensor Format: FX; ISO64 -25,600; Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module...153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors; Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: 7 frames per second; 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps; Movie Maximum Recording Time: 29 minutes 59 seconds; Battery Life (shots per charge): 1840 shots (CIPA); Storage Media: 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card; Super Speed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector)”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; mechanical shutter approx. 7.8 fps, electronic/extended approx. 15 fps; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT.”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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