Nikon D850 vs D5 – Check Which One Is Best & Why?

Why do I recommend Nikon D850?

• Nikon D850 has 46 megapixel BSI-CMOS Camera sensor, whereas D5 has 21 megapixel CMOS sensor. A better megapixel camera helps to capture images and videos in higher Resolution with more details.
• The Maximum sensor resolution of D850 is (8256 x 5504) whereas D5 is (5588 x 3712), which means D850 can provide you with better-resolution Images and videos with more Details.
• You can use Nikon D850 as a webcam instead of Laptops and other webcams to make a good impression when you are attending a meeting, but you can’t with Nikon D5.
• Nikon D850 has a tilting touchscreen display that you can rotate to shoot at different angles, which is helpful while taking selfies or making vlog videos & you can focus or zoom on any specific object by tapping on the screen. Nikon D5 Display is fixed.
• It has a focus bracketing option, which allows you to take several images with different points of focus. D5 doesn’t allow you to do that.
• You can capture 8k time-lapse video in this camera with the interval timer function, but its competitor doesn’t come with the time-lapse feature.
• The device combines NFC technology that lets you instantly share files. On the other hand, Nikon D5 doesn’t include the NFC function.
• If you want to do a live streaming or live concert, you can do it with Nikon D850. Just connect the camera to wifi and it’s ready to go, but Nikon D5 can’t connect with wifi.

You can get Nikon D5 for battery life and Continuous shooting speed, but those are not gonna give you better photos or videos than the Nikon D850. Now the Choice is yours. I hope it was helpful to choose the right one. 

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Common things that both cameras can do…

• Nikon D850 & D5 have Face Detection Focus that locks on the face and tracks the subject while they are moving. It’s very helpful while you are making vlogs or any other kind of Videos.
• Both DSLRs have 2359k dots higher resolution screen that can display same detailed visual information on the display.
• Nikon D850 & D5 have a Live view() option, This option allows you to shoot while viewing a real-time image.
• Both contain a microphone port where you can attach a microphone & shoot video with crystal clear sound quality.
• They have 153 focus points, which helps to focus on 45 objects at the same time.
• Both have a touchscreen display that helps to focus or zoom on any specific object by tapping on the screen.
• AE Bracketing is available in Nikon D850 & D5, which helps to shoot equally in tough lighting conditions or shadow areas.
• The D850 & D5 have a timelapse recording feature for creative shooting.
• Nikon D850 & D5 can record (3840 x 2160), which helps to record fast-moving objects without getting blurred.
• The shutter speed of both DSLRs is 1/8000, which helps to capture super-fast moving objects without getting blurred, Like racing cars or bikes.
• Both have an environment-sealed feature that lets you capture photos in harsh weather.

If you are okay with the above-explained feature, then you can get any one of these, but if you are looking for advanced features and the best one Between the Nikon D850 & D5, you must pick the Nikon D850.