Nikon D850 vs Sony ZV-E10

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Nikon D850 vs Sony ZV-E10

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D850 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Sony ZV-E10

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
590k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony ZV-E10 advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$698 vs $2197*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
125 vs 70 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
343g vs 915g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS

Nikon D850

Canon 5DS

$2464
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5DS

Sony ZV-E10

Canon 5DS

$631
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1299
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Sony ZV-E10

Sony A99 II

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Sony ZV-E10

Pentax K-1 II

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-E4

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X-E4

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-E4

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$900
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$631
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$900
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

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