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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
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
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4016
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D610 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4016 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Nikon D610 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 very significant specification of this model because big sensor allows the camera owner to produce photos of the higher quality. The D500 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Nikon D610: 153 vs 39. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving object.
The D500 is equipped with tilting LCD which will let the camera owner to shoot amazing selfies. The D500 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Nikon D610 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D500 is produced with a touch screen. The D500 provides better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D610 is produced with built-in flash. The D500 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi which will help you to transfer photos quick and easy. The D500 battery life is better than the Nikon D610 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to capture 1240 shots with the D500 and only 900 with the D610. The Nikon D610 weighs 850g which is 10g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D500.
The Nikon D500 has 10 advantages and the Nikon D610 only 7 so the D500 is the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon