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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5568 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 3020
Summary
The Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D4S highest resolution of 4928 x 3280 pixels (16 megapixels). The D4S is produced with larger sensor compared to the Nikon D500: Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). This is very important difference between these models because large sensor lets the camera owner to shoot pictures of the higher quality. The Nikon D500 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 100-25600 ISO range of the D4S. This ISO range let the camera owner to shoot good quality pictures in more difficult conditions. The Nikon D500 has more focus points than the D4S: 153 vs 51. More focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Nikon D500 is produced with tilting display that will let the camera owner to capture pictures from any interesting angle. The Nikon D500 display is better as it has more screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the D4S display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Nikon D500 is equipped with a touch screen.
The Nikon D500 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a notebook. The D4S battery life is better than the Nikon D500 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to take 3020 shots with the D4S and only 1240 with the D500. The Nikon D500 weighs 860g which is 490g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D4S.
The Nikon D500 has 13 advantages and the D4S only 3 so the D500 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon