Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD500D750
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S Nikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D780
      MSRP$2000/ £1729 (body only), $3069 / £2479 (w/16-80mm lens)$2299.95 / £1799.99 / €2149 (body only), £2249.99 / €2679.00 (body + 24-85mm lens), €2799.00 (body + 24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels21.56 Megapixel24.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 1,640,00050 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      ProcessorEXPEED 5EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37126016 x 4016
      Other Resolutions4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856FX: 4512 x 3008, 3008 x 2008, 1.2x crop: 5008 x 3336, 3752 x 2504, DX: 3936 x 2624, 2944 x 1968, 1968 x 1312
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-3 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 III screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint16 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw)Up to 6.5 fps
      Flash Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      Auto FP high-speed sync
      auto w/redeye reduction
      auto slow sync
      auto slow sync w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      rear-curtain sync
      rear-curtain w/slow sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 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 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
      2 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 built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 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, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      DxO Low Light ISO13242956
      DxO Color Depth24.124.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.014.5
      DxO Overall Score8493
      Video Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      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
      H.264/MOV
      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
      HDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      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
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB 8-Pin (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Dimensions147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19")141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.3 x 6"12.3 x 9.3 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.6 lb3.48 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL15
      Battery Life1240 shots1230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D500 Nikon D750
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2, 5, 10, 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe 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

      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-D software required)


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