Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A

Let's look closer at the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and D810A (36MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D500 was manufactured 11 months later than the D810A and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D500 matches up against the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D500 and Nikon D810A. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D500 Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 has exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D500 compared to the D810A.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D500 and D810A is 56 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and D810A.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D500 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D810A will deliver more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger D500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.