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Comparison of Nikon D500 and Nikon D7200 [S]ave

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Nikon D500 ×
Nikon D7200 ×
General
ModelNikon D500Nikon D7200
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD500D7200
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20162015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147136
Width (mm)8176
Height (mm)115107
Weight (g)8561,256
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D300SNikon D7100
Successor-Nikon D7500
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Toshiba
Effective megapixels (MP)20.924.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95366.6
Sensor width (mm)23.523.5
Sensor height (mm)15.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.223.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8387
Dxo color depth score (bit)2424.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1414.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,3241,333
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)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4494 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 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
  • .nef (raw)
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed or compressed
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.25.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Lens-Nikkor AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR; 17 elements in 12 groups; including 1 ED glass and 1 aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 140.00
Zoom ratio (x)-7.78
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-45
Filter thread (mm)-67
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-tuning51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500II DX
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: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.670.63
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.94
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,359,0001,228,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400Auto, 100-25600; Hi-1BW=51200, Hi-2BW=102400 (Black and White only)
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
  • auto (2 types)
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature
  • preset manual (up to 6); fine tuning available.
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
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, E3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 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
  • and rear-curtain sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range description-Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
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 TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memoryDual slots, XQD+SDDual slots, UHS-I compatible
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
  • .nef (raw)
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • lossless compressed or compressed
  • 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • optional: wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • pc sync
  • type-c mini hdmi with uncompressed video support
  • accessory terminal
  • stereo headphone jack
  • stereo microphone jack
  • type-c mini hdmi
  • usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.25.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)20056
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.24.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)20018
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.24.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2711
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.170.17
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)-0.97
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.10.22
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Startup time (s)0.30.4
Play -> record time (s)0.20.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.9
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,2401,110
Battery life, video (minutes)50-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery gripProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 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 viewnx-i cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.9.5-10.11.5
  • windows 7/8/10
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, improved low-light AF, Group-area AF mode



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