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Comparison of Nikon D500 and Nikon D780 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D500 ×
Nikon D780 ×
General
ModelNikon D500Nikon D780
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD500D780
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20162020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147144
Width (mm)8176
Height (mm)115116
Weight (g)856840
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D300SNikon D750
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.924.5
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)368.95858.01
Sensor width (mm)23.535.9
Sensor height (mm)15.723.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.225.94
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score83-
Dxo color depth score (bit)24-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,324-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3200 x 2136(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3014 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3024 x 1696(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4528 x 2544(11.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4528 x 3016(13.7 mp 3:2)
  • 6048 x 3400(20.6 mp 16:9)
  • 6048 x 4024(24.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • compressed 14 or 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed
  • raw (nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.212
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Lens-Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-45
Filter thread (mm)-77
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuningOVF: 51-point (15 cross-type
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.670.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400ISO 100 - 51,200, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 102,400), Hi-2 (ISO 204,800), Auto (adjustable)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k)
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3 types)
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature (2
  • preset manual (up to 6); fine tuning available.
  • shade
  • 000k)
  • all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning
  • auto (3 types)
  • choose color temperature (2500k-10
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored
  • shade
  • spot white balance measurement available during live view photography)
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 900
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E180,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-EFCT Special effect modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect
Self timer (s)
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto fp high-speed sync supported
  • front curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC-sync TerminalISO-type Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memoryDual slots, XQD+SD-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • compressed 14 or 12-bit
  • lossless compressed
  • raw (nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • pc sync
  • type-c mini hdmi with uncompressed video support
  • 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal
  • built-in wi-fi
  • type-c mini hdmi
  • usb 3.1 gen1 usb-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.212
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.212
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)200-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.212
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)27-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,2402,260
Battery life, video (minutes)50-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery gripProprietary EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable (ext. battery grip not supported)
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • capture nx-d
  • nikon transfer 2
  • picture control utility 2 downloads
  • viewnx-i
  • viewnx-movie editor
  • nikon software available for download
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.9.5-10.11.5
  • windows 7/8/10
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