Nikon D500 vs Nikon D4

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD500D4
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S Nikon D3S
      Successor ModelNikon D4s
      MSRP$2000/ £1729 (body only), $3069 / £2479 (w/16-80mm lens)US: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.56 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 1,640,00050 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      ProcessorEXPEED 5EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124928 x 3280
      Other Resolutions4176 x 2784, 2784 x 18564096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064
      Image Aspect Ratios3:25:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      On
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points15351
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9915
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT color LCD with brightness control
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint16 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      DxO Low Light ISO13242965
      DxO Color Depth24.124.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.013.1
      DxO Overall Score8489
      Video Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless via ten-pin remote terminal
      Environmental Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Dimensions147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19")160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.3 x 6"
      Package Weight3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL18
      Battery Life1240 shots2600 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD      		Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD
      Other Nikon D500 Nikon D4
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Carbon FiberMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)      		Image sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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