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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
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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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
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-8x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 425
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)
Summary
The Alpha a6300 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The D500 has bigger sensor compared to the Alpha a6300: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras as big sensor lets the photographer to take pictures of the higher quality. The D500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 100-25600 ISO range of the Alpha a6300. Such ISO range let you to take good quality pictures in dim light situations. The D500 provides more number of white balance presets - 12. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Alpha a6300 offers more powerful 2x-8x digital zoom. The Alpha a6300 has more number of focus points than the D500: 425 vs 153. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The D500 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6300 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D500 is produced with Yes inch touch screen which is bigger than No inch screen of the Alpha a6300. The Nikon D500 has better maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Alpha a6300 is produced with built-in flash. The D500 battery life is better than the Alpha a6300 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to produce 1240 shots with the D500 and only 400 with the Alpha a6300. The Alpha a6300 weighs 404g which is 456g less in comparison with the weight of the Nikon D500. The Nikon D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the photo metadata and find out exactly where an image was produced.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Nikon D500 will be the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon