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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
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5
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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
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2
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About our ranking methodology

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
    ... ... ...
  • On 5 Jan 2023 PixelsPhy ranked Nikon D850 as #2
    Rank Digital Camera
    ... ...
    #2 out of 10 Nikon D850
    ... ...
  • 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
    ... ... ...
  • On 22 Sep 2023 Photography PX ranked Sony Alpha A7 III as #5
    Rank Digital Camera
    ... ...
    #5 out of 5 Sony Alpha A7 III

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.

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.

Nikon D850
Sony Alpha A7 III
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
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:
Nikon D850 ranks #16 out of 79. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
Sony Alpha A7 III
In comparison:
Sony Alpha A7 III ranks #17 out of 79. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
Median best-selling Digital Camera
In comparison:
Sony Alpha a6000 ranks #40 out of 79. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great





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

Customers who view Nikon D850 and Sony Alpha A7 III often consider Sony a7 IV, a pricier option.
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:
Nikon D3500 ranks #13 out of 79. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
3 expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews
Canon EOS R6 $1999
In comparison:
Canon EOS R6 ranks #8 out of 79. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations Better Reviews
Nikon Z 6II $1597
In comparison:
Nikon Z 6II ranks #2 out of 79. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
2 expert recommendations Better Reviews
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Sony Alpha A7 III outranks Nikon D850 by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Nov 2023, Sony Alpha A7 III is more critically acclaimed than Nikon D850.
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
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5
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2
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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.
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3
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1
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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.
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1
6
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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.
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1
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6
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [36]

95
Total 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]

96
Total 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
From Seller:
  • 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
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • 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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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Nikon D850.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0018208015856, 0018208954117
UPC Numbers: 018208015856, 018208954117
EAN Numbers: 0027242910768
UPC Numbers: 027242910768
Model Numbers: ILCE7M3/B
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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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