Nikon D500 vs Nikon Df

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon D500 and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and Df (16MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D500 was unveiled 2 years later than the Df and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the D500 matches up against the Df in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 and Nikon Df. The full galleries are available at Nikon D500 Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D500 offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Nikon D500 and Nikon Df in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D500 against the Df.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and Df is 56 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D500 and Df.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D500 will offer more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger D500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.