Nikon D500 vs Sony A900

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon D500 versus Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly close but the D500 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D500 was brought out 7 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D500 grades vs the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D500 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D500 features outside measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D500 compared to the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D500 and A900 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and A900.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D500 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer D500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.