Our First Look at Nikon D850 Image Quality

Image quality (noise) test results have been added to the Nikon D850 page.

Here are some comparisons to get you started:

Nikon D850 compared to Nikon Z 7
Nikon D850 compared to Canon EOS 5Ds R
Nikon D850 compared to Sony a7R III

Note that these images were processed in their respective brand's RAW converter (Sony-blessed Capture One Express for Sony was used for the a7R III results). With a sharpness setting of one (our current Nikon and Canon standard), the Canon appears undersharpened.

Also note that I updated this tool to permit additional scenarios, including not-full-stop ISO settings for some cameras. The D850 (and Z 7) results have ISO 32 (extended) and ISO 64 included and (I'm sure you have been anxiously awaiting this) ISO 40000 results for the EOS R are now included. Please report any problems found.

Please share these results with your friends with Nikon-based kits!

The Nikon D850 is (finally) in stock at B&H | Amazon | Adorama | WEX (preorders).

Great deal: Save nearly $330 on the D850 in 10-condition at B&H used.

Rent the Nikon D850 from Lensrentals.

Posted: 11/29/2018 8:40:57 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
Posted to: Canon News, Sony News    Category: Camera Gear Review News
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