Nikon D500 vs Sony A7 II

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon D500 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the D500 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The D500 was revealed 14 months later than the A7 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D500 scores against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D500 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 has physical dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D500 compared to the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D500 and A7 II is 56 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and A7 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D500 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will give you extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger D500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.