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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D780
Photography Glossary

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the D750 (24MP) is very well matched but the D500 (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The D500 was released 16 months after the D750 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D500 matches up vs the D750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Nikon D750

 D500 D750 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2014Newer by 16 months
Display resolution2359k1229kClearer display (+1130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D500

 D750 D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Nikon D750

 D500 D750 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D500 features physical measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D500 versus the D750.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and D750 is 56 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and D750.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D750 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer D500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 Street photography information
Nikon D750 Street photography information
68
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (1,240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
78
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography advice
Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
68
great battery life (1,240 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (21MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (1,240 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D500
Vlogging with Nikon D750
31
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Nikon D750
 Nikon D500Nikon D750
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D500 Nikon D750
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 1640000 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 153 51
Cross focus points 99 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lb) 840g (1.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 93
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 14.5
DXO Low light score 1324 2956
Other
Battery life 1240 pictures 1230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,497 $2,000