Experts recommend Sony Alpha A7 III more than Nikon D850
As of 9 Nov 2023, experts prefer Sony Alpha A7 III over Nikon D850, but both Digital Cameras have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony Alpha A7 III received 3 recommendations: from techsmotion.com (7 Jan 2023), BestReviews (1 Oct 2023) and Photography PX (22 Sep 2023). By contrast, Nikon D850 received only 2 recommendations from techsmotion.com (7 Jan 2023) and PixelsPhy (5 Jan 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Camera | techsmotion.com  | BestReviews  | Tom's Guide  | Photography PX  | Lifewire  | Rtings.com  | PCMag  | Gadget Review  | PixelsPhy  | Futurism  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1498 |  Sony Alpha A7 III The Sony Alpha A7 III is a highly regarded camera that offers exceptional image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, versatile video capabilities, extended battery life, and comfortable handling, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs. | 5 | 1 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | -2 | $2497 |  Nikon D850 The Nikon D850 is a highly praised camera known for its exceptional image quality, fast autofocus performance, strong battery life, and excellent ergonomics, making it a versatile choice for professional photographers. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Jan 2023 techsmotion.com ranked Nikon D850 as #3 and Sony Alpha A7 III as #5
Rank Digital Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 13 Nikon D850 Top-Tier Performance from a Flagship DSLR... ... ... #5 out of 13 Sony Alpha A7 III The Best Full-Frame Digital Camera for Beginners... ... ... Source: www.techsmotion.com - On 5 Jan 2023 PixelsPhy ranked Nikon D850 as #2
Rank Digital Camera ... ... #2 out of 10 Nikon D850 ... ... Source: pixelsphy.com - On 1 Oct 2023 BestReviews ranked Sony Alpha A7 III as #1
Rank Digital Camera Comment #1 out of 5 Sony Alpha A7 III Best of the Best... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 22 Sep 2023 Photography PX ranked Sony Alpha A7 III as #5
Rank Digital Camera ... ... #5 out of 5 Sony Alpha A7 III Source: photographypx.com
After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Sony Alpha A7 III outranks Nikon D850. This is not to say that Nikon D850 is a bad option. Like Sony Alpha A7 III, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Nikon D850 
Sony Alpha A7 III Customers like Nikon D850 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Sony Alpha A7 III
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Nikon D850, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sony Alpha A7 III.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling digital camera receives a consumer score of 8.8 (great). Both Nikon D850 and Sony Alpha A7 III receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Nikon D850 |
In comparison:
9.8 Amazing
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| Sony Alpha A7 III |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Digital Camera |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
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Sony Alpha A7 III is more popular than Nikon D850
It's fairly safe to say that Sony Alpha A7 III is a more popular digital camera than Nikon D850, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Nikon D850 and Sony Alpha A7 III | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sony a7 IV | $2298 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sony a7 IV N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Nikon D3500 | $1399 |
In comparison:
9.8 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Canon EOS R6 | $1999 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Nikon Z 6II | $1597 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Camera | techsmotion.com | BestReviews | Tom's Guide | Photography PX | Lifewire | Rtings.com | PCMag | Gadget Review | PixelsPhy | Futurism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1498 | Sony Alpha A7 III The Sony Alpha A7 III is a highly regarded camera that offers exceptional image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, versatile video capabilities, extended battery life, and comfortable handling, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs. | 5 | 1 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | New * | Check price |  Canon EOS R6 Mark II The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a highly praised camera that offers impressive image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, and ergonomic design, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | -1 | $2298 |  Sony a7 IV The Sony a7 IV is a highly praised camera that offers exceptional image quality, advanced autofocus performance, impressive video capabilities, reliable battery life, and comfortable ergonomics, making it suitable for a wide range of photography and videography needs. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - |
| 4 | New * | $599 |  Canon EOS R50 The Canon EOS R50 receives positive reviews for its image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, and ergonomics, making it a highly capable camera for various use cases, particularly travel photography. | - | - | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [36]
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 22
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 100 |
| Average score based on 36 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by samhurdphotography.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [29]
- with a score: 15
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Camera Jabber | 140 |
| Average score based on 29 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by world-of-waterfalls.com | 83 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Nikon designed back side illuminated (BSI) full frame image sensor with no optical low pass filter
- 45.7 megapixels of extraordinary resolution, outstanding dynamic range and virtually no risk of moiré
- Up to 9 fps1 continuous shooting at full resolution with full AF performance
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- Advanced 24.2MP BSI full frame Image Sensor w/ 1.8X readout speed.Aspect Ratio - 3:2, Headphone Terminal : Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack), Mic Terminal : Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack). Brightness Control (Viewfinder) : Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2).
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Nikon D850 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling digital cameras and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony a7 IV or Fujifilm X-H2S .
Nikon D850 is $1848.95 more expensive than an average digital camera ($648).
Sony Alpha A7 III is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling digital cameras and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Fujifilm X 100F or Nikon Z 6II .
Sony Alpha A7 III is $850 more expensive than the average digital camera ($648).
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