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SENSOR Effective pixels: 46 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 8256 x 5504
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 47 megapixels
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 32
IMAGE White balance presets: 14
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 9.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 151
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1840
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
Summary
The D850 highest resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels (46 megapixels) is better than the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV maximum resolution of 6720 x 4480 pixels (30 megapixels). The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is equipped with larger sensor than the D850: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm). This is very significant difference between these cameras because big sensor lets the photographer to make photos of the higher quality. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV offers a wider ISO range of 100-32000 than 64-25600 ISO range of the D850. Such ISO numbers allow you to make better photos in low light situations. The D850 offers more number of white balance presets - 14. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The D850 has more number of focus points than the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 151 vs 61. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Nikon D850 is equipped with tilting LCD that will allow the photographer to shoot pictures from any odd perspective. The D850 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,620,000 dots of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The D850 battery life is better in compare to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 1840 photos with the D850 and only 900 with the EOS 5D Mark IV. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890g that is 115g less than the weight of the Nikon D850. Recording GPS data can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to check the picture metadata and find out exactly where a picture was produced.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the D850 will be the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon