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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
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
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 36 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7360 x 4912
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 37 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
Summary
The Nikon D810 maximum resolution of 7360 x 4912 pixels (36 megapixels) is better than the D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Nikon D810 is equipped with larger sensor than the D500: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). This is the most significant specification of this camera because big sensor allows the photographer to shoot pictures of the better quality. The D500 offers more number of focus points than the Nikon D810: 153 vs 51. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving subject.
The D500 is equipped with tilting LCD which will let the photographer to take great selfie photos. The D500 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 1,229,000 dots of the Nikon D810 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D500 has a touch screen.
The Nikon D810 has built-in flash. The D500 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures quick and easy. The D500 battery life is better in compare to the Nikon D810 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 1240 shots with the D500 and only 1200 with the D810. The D500 weighs 860g which is 120g less than the weight of the D810.
Taking into account the above differences the Nikon D500 will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon