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Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z9
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
- Resolution (MP): the Z9 leads at 45.7 million (effective) vs the D850's 45.7.
- Battery life (CIPA): the D850 leads at 1840 shots (CIPA) vs the Z9's Approx. 700 shots (viewfinder) / 740 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL18d, energy saving off (up to 740/770 with energy saving on).
- Weight (body): the D850 leads at 915 g vs the Z9's 1340 g.
 D850 Nikon F |  Z9 Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | FX, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS sensor | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | FX, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 45.7 | 45.7 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | none | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 6.0 stops (with compatible lenses) |
| ISO range | 64 | ISO 64-25600 (expandable to ISO 32 and ISO 102400 equivalents) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module, 153 focus points (99 cross-type) | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF |
| Subject detection | Face-Priority AF (Live View) | 493 focus points; deep-learning subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) with eye detection |
| Burst — mechanical | 7 frames per second (9 fps with MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack and EN-EL18b/a battery) | none (electronic shutter only) |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Up to approx. 120 fps (high-speed frame capture, C120); standard continuous approx. 20-30 fps (electronic shutter) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps | 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit); NEV, MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | 29 minutes 59 seconds | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | Approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal, 2359000 dots | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 146 × 124 × 78.5 mm | 149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 915 g | 1340 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 1840 shots (CIPA) | Approx. 700 shots (viewfinder) / 740 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL18d, energy saving off (up to 740/770 with energy saving on) |
| Battery | EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL18d |
| Card slots | 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B) and XQD |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Super Speed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $5,499.95 |
| 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 | Tenba BYOB 10 DSLR Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H |
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 (Nikon FX format); 45.7 million effective pixels; 493 focus points; 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p; 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot OLED; Approx. 0.8x magnification”
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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