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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 26 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (1.2x (35mm equiv), 1.5x (50mm equiv))
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
Summary
The Q (Typ 116) maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Nikon D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Q (Typ 116) is equipped with bigger sensor than the Nikon D500: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). It is very important advantage of this model because big sensor lets the photographer to capture pictures of the better quality. The Nikon D500 offers more number of focus points than the Q (Typ 116): 153 vs 49. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The D500 is equipped with tilting display that will let the photographer to capture photos from any interesting perspective. The Nikon D500 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Q (Typ 116) display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D500 provides better maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Leica Q (Typ 116) weighs 640g that is 220g lighter than the weight of the D500. The D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the image metadata and find out exactly where a photo was shot.
The Nikon D500 and the Q (Typ 116) have an equal number of advantages but as the Leica Q (Typ 116) has bigger sensor that is a very important advantage then it will be the best buy.