Nikon D500 vs Nikon Z8

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D500 vs Nikon Z8, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The D500 was introduced 8 years before the Z8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D500 grades versus the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D500 and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D500 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 has physical dimensions 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 Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D500 against the Z8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D500 and Z8 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and Z8.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D500 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z8 will deliver extra detail using its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.