D850vs OM System TG-7
Nikon
D850 (2017)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Landscape, wildlife & professional studio photography
View D850
VS
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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 System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The d850 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D850 (2017) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £449 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on VR lenses) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 915g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 146 × 124 × 78.5mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism — 0.75× magnification, 100% coverage | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots — XQD and SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D850 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
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