D850vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Nikon
D850 (2017)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Landscape, wildlife & professional studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Wildlife & Professional Studio Photography — D850 (2017): The finest DSLR ever made — 45MP, 9fps, and nearly 2000 shots per charge in a body that still outperforms most mirrorless cameras for battery life.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
D850 (2017)
- Nikon F-mount lens owners who want the highest resolution DSLR before switching to mirrorless
- Landscape and wildlife photographers who value the optical viewfinder and outstanding battery life
- Professional photographers who need 45MP resolution without the price of a medium format system
- Photojournalists and event photographers with a large F-mount lens investment
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The d850 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the d850 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D850 (2017) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £469 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 915g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 146 × 124 × 78.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism — 0.75× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots — XQD and SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D850 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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