Nikon D500 vs Nikon D800E

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D500 and Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and D800E (36MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D500 was revealed 3 years later than the D800E and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D500 scores versus the D800E with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D500 & Nikon D800E. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Nikon D800E Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 features external dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Nikon D800E has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D500 against the D800E.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and D800E is 56 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and D800E.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D800E will give greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.