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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)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 32
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
IMAGE White balance presets: 14
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW + TIFF
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync port)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1840
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 14.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 325
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D850 highest resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels (46 megapixels) is better in comparison with the X-T2 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The Nikon D850 is equipped with bigger sensor than the X-T2: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) versus APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm). This is very important advantage of this camera as big sensor allows you to make photos of the better quality. The Nikon D850 has a wider ISO range of 64-25600 in compare with 200-12800 ISO range of the X-T2. Such ISO numbers let the photographer to make better photos in low light conditions. The Nikon D850 offers more number of white balance presets - 14. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Nikon D850 can save files in RAW format which gives the camera owner a wider options for post processing. The X-T2 provides more focus points in compare with the Nikon D850: 325 vs 151. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Nikon D850 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the X-T2 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D850 is produced with Yes inch touch screen that is bigger in comparison to No inch screen of the X-T2.
The D850 supports external flash. It provides amazing control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light and in bright light conditions when you need to fill-flash. The Nikon D850 battery life is better than the X-T2 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 1840 photos with the D850 and only 340 with the X-T2. The X-T2 weighs 507g which is 498g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D850.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the D850 will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon