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SENSOR Effective pixels: 46 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 8256 x 5504
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 47 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
IMAGE White balance presets: 14
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 9.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 151
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The D850 maximum resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels (46 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Nikon D5600 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The D850 has larger sensor than the Nikon D5600: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is very significant advantage of this model as big sensor allows you to produce pictures of the better quality. The D850 offers a wider ISO range of 64-25600 in compare with 100-25600 ISO range of the Nikon D5600. Such ISO range allow you to produce good quality pictures in more difficult situations. The D850 offers more presets of white balance - 14. This specification gives you more control over colour. The D850 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Nikon D5600: 151 vs 39. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving object.
The D850 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,037,000 dots of the Nikon D5600 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The D850 has better fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D5600 has built-in flash. The Nikon D5600 weighs 465g that is 540g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D850. The Nikon D5600 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the image metadata and see exactly where an image was shot.
The Nikon D850 has 10 advantages and the Nikon D5600 only 4 so the D850 is the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon