With superb handling and performance that keeps some of the best mirrorless rivals honest, the Nikon D850 is still one of the best and more versatile cameras out there.

Brilliant image quality; Sophisticated AF for action; Superb handling; Epic battery life; Tough build

Lacks EyeAF; AF coverage limited; Video not a strength; Slow live view focusing

If you’re need pro-friendly features and can stomach the price tag, the Nikon D850 is the best DSLR you can buy today. It has a ton of fantastic features that will appeal to anyone who’s looking for a workhorse of a camera that can shoot in pretty much any situation, be it landscapes or fast action. Negatives are few and far between. Using XQD and SD cards may be disappointing to those who already have a stack of CF cards, plus XQD cards are expensive - but they are so fast, it’s worth it if you need ultimate speed. Having the focus points clustered around the centre is sometimes a little annoying as you have to focus and recompose, but that’s something which is common to pretty much all DSLRs. While it may not be able to compete with the Sony A9 when it comes to fast frame rates, a very capable AF system and a range of other features mean that for those who already shoot Nikon, this is a dream upgrade. The D850 is also much cheaper than the Sony A9, while Nikon’s range of lenses remains (for now at least) much more versatile.

Super high-res sensor capable of incredible detail; Burst mode makes it good for action too; Weatherproof and extremely well built; Incredibly crisp optical viewfinder; Silent shooting mode is a useful extra;

Centred focus points sometimes means recomposing; XQD cards are expensive;

Super high-res sensor capable of incredible detail; Burst mode makes it good for action too; Weatherproof and extremely well built; Incredibly crisp optical viewfinder; Silent shooting mode is a useful extra;

Centred focus points sometimes means recomposing; XQD cards are expensive;

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

What a significant camera this has turned out to be in Nikons line of excellent bodies. Not only is it right up there with the few medium format cameras still on the market on DXOMark (granted, Sony has shown a strong performance on the list as well) The Nikon D850 scores 100 points. But...

Nikon wetted the appetite of many photographers earlier this year with news that it was working on a follow-up to its high-resolution full-frame D810 in the form of the D850. When the wraps finally came off the D850, it struck up a similar level of hype to the company's announcements of its high...

Sensor resolves exceptionally fine detail; Super-fast autofocus and silent shooting in Live View; Inherits AF toggle from D500 for fast AF point positioning; Impressive battery life with EN-EL15a battery

Lacks on-chip phase detection AF in Live View; Touchscreen doesn't allow users to adjust key exposure settings; SnapBridge connectivity requires improvement

The Nikon D850 is the first DSLR that truly fits both speed and resolution in the same camera.

45.7-megapixel full-frame sensor renders excellent detail, Speedy 153-point autofocus system, 7 fps burst mode; 9 fps with battery grip, Sturdy, weather-sealed design, 4K video and 1080p slow-motion

Live-view autofocus is slower; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection isn't always reliable; Pricey

Nikon wetted the appetite of many photographers earlier this year with news that it was working on a follow-up to its high-resolution full-frame D810 in the form of the Nikon D850.

45.7-megapixel sensor captures exceptionally fine detail; Fast viewfinder autofocus with silent shooting option in Live View; Rear thumb-operated sub-selector for fast AF point positioning; Extremely good 1840-shot battery life;

No phase detection AF in Live View; Touchscreen operation doesn’t include key exposure settings; Wireless SnapBridge connectivity needs improvement;

With expansive resolution, a capable autofocus system, fast burst shooting and great image quality under almost any situation, the D850 is the best DSLR on the market today, and among the best all-around stills cameras we've ever tested. Live view autofocus and video modes could still use some work, but the camera's capabilities handily outshine those deficiencies.

Photographers who photograph anything from landscapes to sports and want the best possible image quality in a DSLR.;

Those shooting incredibly fast action that requires higher burst speeds and those who require a more refined video feature set;