Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS 1100D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D850 and Canon EOS 1100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D850 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1100D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D850 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1100D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D850 has a 46 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1100D has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D850 has a 273 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1100D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D850 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1100D. Nikon D850 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1100D has 100 to 6400.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D850
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1100D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D850 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D850 and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D850 weighs 1005 gr (equal to 2.22 lb) which is 103% heavier than Canon EOS 1100D and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS 1100D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D850 and Canon EOS 1100D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Name	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Release Year	2017	2011
Release Date	2017-07-25	2011-02-07
MSRP	3299 USD	419 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8256 x 5504 pixels	4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels	46 MP	12,2 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 5	DIGIC 4
Image	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
ISO Range	64 - 25600	100 - 6400
White Balance Presets	14	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	151	9
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	2.7”
Screen dots	2359000	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.75×	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Frames per second	9 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	9 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC XQD	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-In ( 802.11b/g + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (wired, wireless, smartphone)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon D850	Canon EOS 1100D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	1840 shots	700 shots
Width	146 mm	130 mm
Height	124 mm	100 mm
Depth	79 mm	78 mm
Weight	1005 gram	495 gram