cameracomparison · 2-way
Nikon Z50II vs Nikon D850
Nikon
Z50II
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
-34% larger sensor
-55% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z50II | Nikon D850 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dslr | dslr |
| Sensor | Nikon DX | Nikon FX BSI |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 23.5×15.7mm | 35.9×23.9mm |
| Diagonal | 28.3mm | 43.1mm |
| Pixel size | 4.15µm | 4.35µm |
| Resolution | 5568×3712 | 8256×5504 |
| Megapixels | 20.7MP | 45.7MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | — |
| Peak QE | — | — |
Advantages of Nikon Z50II
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of Nikon D850
- Larger sensor (43.1mm vs 28.3mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (45.7MP vs 20.7MP)
Best for — Nikon Z50II
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Nikon D850
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Nikon Z50II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.42"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 1.07"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.43"/px
Nikon D850 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 3.59"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.12"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.45"/px
Nikon Z50II — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Nikon D850 — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.