cameracomparison · 2-way
Nikon Zf vs Nikon D850
Key differences
Larger pixels (5.94µm vs 4.35µm)
-46% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf | Nikon D850 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dslr | dslr |
| Sensor | Nikon FX BSI | Nikon FX BSI |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 35.9×23.9mm | 35.9×23.9mm |
| Diagonal | 43.1mm | 43.1mm |
| Pixel size | 5.94µm | 4.35µm |
| Resolution | 6048×4032 | 8256×5504 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 45.7MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | — |
| Peak QE | — | — |
Advantages of Nikon Zf
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
Advantages of Nikon D850
- Finer sampling at 4.35µm pixels
- Higher resolution (45.7MP vs 24.5MP)
Best for — Nikon Zf
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- 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 Zf — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 4.90"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.53"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.61"/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 Zf — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.
Nikon D850 — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.