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Nikon D500 Review

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  • Nikon D500

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    Main Features

    • 21MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 1640000)
    • 3.20" Tilting Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • 4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 860g. 147 x 115 x 81 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced Nikon D300S
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    Nikon D500 Overview

    First introduced in January 2016 , Nikon D500 is a 21.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon F lens mount. Nikon replaced the older D300S with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Nikon D500 vs Nikon D300S

    Nikon D500 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon D500 is a member of Nikon's Advanced DSLR class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Nikon Advanced DSLR Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon D780
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    January 2020 25.0MP - Full frame 7.0 fps 144 x 116 x 76mm 840g
    Nikon D850
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    August 2017 46.0MP - Full frame 7.0 fps 146 x 124 x 79mm 1015g
    Nikon D7500
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    April 2017 21.0MP - APS-C 8.0 fps 136 x 104 x 73mm 720g
    Nikon D500
    January 2016 21.0MP - APS-C 10.0 fps 147 x 115 x 81mm 860g
    Nikon D7200
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    March 2015 24.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 136 x 107 x 76mm 765g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Nikon D780 vs D850 vs D7500 vs D500 vs D7200


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    Nikon D500 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon D500 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    NFC Connectivity
    Articulating Screen
    4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    21.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    51.200 Max ISO
    153 Focus Points
    Large 3.20" Screen
    2.359k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    Autofocus at f8 using 15 focus points
    10.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    Long Battery Life (1240 shots)
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    Good Low Light ISO - 1324
    99 Cross Type Focus Points
    2 Storage Slots
    Top LCD Display
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)
    High Shutter Life Expectancy - 200000 cycles
    Illuminated Buttons
    Dual-axis Electronic Level
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -4 Focus Sensitivity
    Magnesium alloy and Carbon fiber composite body elements
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
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    CONs
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    Heavy Body: 860g

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    Nikon D500 Physical Specs
    Nikon D500 weighs 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz) and has external dimensions of 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 81mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D500 with the dimensions:

    Nikon D500 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D500 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D500, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon D500 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon D500 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Nikon D500 size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon D300S (Check D500 vs ).


    Nikon D500 vs Nikon D300S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Nikon D500 and Nikon D300S Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon D500 with its main competitors:

    Nikon D500 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs D500 Thickness vs D500
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D7500
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    720g 140g lighter 73mm 8mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D750
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    840g 20g lighter 78mm 3mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D850
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    1015g 155g heavier 79mm 2mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D7200
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    765g 95g lighter 76mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon Z50
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    397g 463g lighter 60mm 21mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D780
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    840g 20g lighter 76mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    705g 155g lighter 70mm 11mm thinner
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon Z8
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    910g 50g heavier 83mm 2mm thicker

    Nikon D500 Size Comparison Video




    Weather Sealing

    Nikon D500 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon D500 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D500 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    One of our favorite features on Nikon D500 is its illuminated buttons which makes it easier to find and press the right buttons under dark conditions.

    Nikon D500 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Nikon D500 has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 316 native lenses available for this mount. Besides providing one of the largest selection of lenses, Nikon F mount also has backward compatibility which means that you can use F mount lenses even dating from 1960s. It is also well supported by the lenses form third-party manufacturers.

    Nikon D500 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 107 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Nikon D500

    There are 82 lenses with weather sealing for Nikon D500 that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Nikon D500 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Nikon F Mount Lenses for Nikon D500
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
    105-450mm 35mm FF 425gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
    120-600mm 35mm FF 1340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
    105-450mm 35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
    225-900mm 35mm FF 1951gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
    300-750mm 35mm FF 2300gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR
    157.5mm 35mm FF 720gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
    450-1200mm 35mm FF 5880gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G
    52.5mm APS-C / DX 200gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with D500 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Nikon D500 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Nikon D500 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon D500 has a 21.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 5 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. D500 has a native ISO range of 100 - 51200 which can be boosted to 50 - 1640000 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon D500 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Fujifilm X-T5 with its 40.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon D500 vs Fujifilm X-T5 or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D500 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon D500 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 84 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon D500 here.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Nikon D500's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon D500's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon D500 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon D500 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon D500 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon D500 has a Tilting 3.20-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,359k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. The Nikon D500's 3.20" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Nikon D500 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon D500 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best DSLR Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    D500 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.66x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Nikon D500 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon D500 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, D500 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.Nikon D500's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our D500. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect D500 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.

    Nikon D500 Battery

    Nikon D500 is powered by EN-EL15 battery which provides a battery life of 1240 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, Nikon D500 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced DSLR Cameras

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    Nikon D780 with its 2260 shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon D500 vs Nikon D780 or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D500 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D7500
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    3840 x 2160 950shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D750
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    1920 x 1080 1230shots Yes No No
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D850
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    3840 x 2160 1840shots Yes Yes Yes
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D7200
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    1920 x 1080 1110shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon Z50
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    3840 x 2160 320shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon D780
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    3840 x 2160 2260shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D500 Camera Nikon Z8
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    7680 x 4320 330shots Yes Yes No

    Nikon D500 Video Features

    With Nikon D500, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Nikon D500's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.
    It is also a big step up from its predecessor Nikon D300S which has a max video resolution of 1280 x 720 only. If you are thinking of upgrading your D300S and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of D500.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Nikon D500 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Nikon D500 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Nikon D500 a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Nikon D500 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon D500 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately D500 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Nikon D500 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 153 focus points and 99 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

    Nikon D500 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Nikon D500 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon D500 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon D500 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D500 has a score of 56 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D500 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D500 for Street Photography

    Nikon D500 has a score of 61 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D500 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Nikon D500 for Sports Photography

    Nikon D500 has a score of 86 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    99 Cross Type Focus sensors
    153 Focus Points
    Good Battery Life: 1240 shots
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Anti Flicker feature
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D500 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Nikon D500 for Daily Photography

    Nikon D500 has a score of 58 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    860g
    Body Thickness 81mm

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D500 for Daily Photography

    Nikon D500 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon D500 has a score of 43 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D500 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Nikon D500 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon D500 compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon D500 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon D500

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon D500 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Nikon D850
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    Nikon D500 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Nikon D500 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Nikon D500's price range.

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    Nikon D500 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon D500 has an Overall Score of 80/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon D500 is ranked #15 out of 210 in DSLR cameras (Top 20 DSLR), and ranked #80 out of 1275 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #80 out of 1275 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #15 out of 210 in Top Ranking DSLR Cameras
    #11 out of 94 in Top Ranking Advanced DSLR Cameras
    #15 out of 274 in Top Ranking APS-C Sensor Cameras
    #6 out of 60 in Top Ranking Nikon F Lens Mount Cameras
    #194 out of 392 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.66x)
    #126 out of 144 in Lightest DSLR Cameras with APS-C sensor(860g)
    #31 out of 196 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
    One of only 14 Cameras to have a Illuminated buttons
    Geek Score: 1

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon D500
    Does the Nikon D500 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon D500 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon D500 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon D500 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon D500?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D500?
    is the Nikon D500 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon D500 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon D500 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon D500?
    What is the Weight of Nikon D500?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon D500?
    Nikon D500 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon D500
    Predecessor Model Nikon D300S
    Announced 2016-01-05
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Nikon F
    Number of Lenses 316
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.5x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.20"
    Screen Resolution 2,359k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.66x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Max Flash Sync 1/250s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 84
    DxO Color Depth 24.1
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.0
    DxO Low Light ISO 1324
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm
    Sensor Area 368.95mm2
    Sensor Resolution 21 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5568 x 3712
    Max Native ISO 51,200
    Max Boosted ISO 1640000
    Min Native ISO 100
    Min Boosted ISO 50
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 153
    Number of Cross Focus Points 99
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 860g
    Physical Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm
    Battery Life 1240 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL15
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
    Storage Slots 2
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    Nikon F (FX) | F5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom
    Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
    Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
    Nikon F (FX) | F2 Telephoto Prime
    Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
    Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
    Nikon F (FX) | F2.8 Telephoto Macro
    Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
    Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
    Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Standard Prime
    Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4
    Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4
    Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Wideangle Prime
    Irix 11mm F4
    Irix 11mm F4
    Nikon F (FX) | F4 Wideangle Prime
    Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
    Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
    Nikon F (FX) | F2.8 Telephoto Macro
    Irix 45mm F1.4
    Irix 45mm F1.4
    Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Standard Prime
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