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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
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 Environmentally sealed: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
Summary
The Nikon D5300 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The D500 is equipped with larger sensor compared to the Nikon D5300: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). This is the most important specification of this model because big sensor allows the photographer to capture photos of the more professional quality. The D500 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Nikon D5300. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to capture better photos in more difficult situations. The D500 provides more number of focus points than the Nikon D5300: 153 vs 39. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The D5300 is equipped with swiveling LCD that will allow the photographer to shoot images from any odd perspective. The D500 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,037,000 dots of the Nikon D5300 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D500 is equipped with a touch screen. The Nikon D500 provides better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D5300 is equipped with built-in flash. The D500 is weather sealed i.e. it will be safe even uncovered if you are out capturing photos in the rain and snow. The D500 battery life is better than the Nikon D5300 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to make 1240 shots with the D500 and only 600 with the D5300. The D5300 weighs 480g which is 380g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Nikon D500. Recording GPS data can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where a photo was shot.
The D500 has 11 advantages and the Nikon D5300 only 8 so the D500 will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon