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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Nikon D810A

 D500 D810A 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2359k1229kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D500

 D810A D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Nikon D810A

 D500 D810A 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

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

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography features
Nikon D810A Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,240 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (1,240 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is great (36MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography information
Nikon D810A Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,240 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D500Nikon D810A
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D500 Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 5 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1640000 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 153 51
Cross focus points 99 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lb) 880 gr (1.94 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1324 not tested
Other
Battery life 1240 images 1200 images
Battery style 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 for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,497 $3,800