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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 42 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7952 x 5304
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 44 megapixels
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 399
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
Summary
The Sony Alpha 7R II maximum resolution of 7952 x 5304 pixels (42 megapixels) is better than the D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Sony Alpha 7R II is produced with bigger sensor than the D500: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). This is very important advantage of this camera as big sensor allows you to make pictures of the better quality. The Sony Alpha 7R II has image stabilization which will help you to make blur-free photos when using telephoto lenses. The Alpha 7R II provides better 4X digital zoom. The Sony Alpha 7R II offers more focus points in compare with the D500: 399 vs 153. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The D500 screen is better as it has more screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 1,228,800 dots of the Sony Alpha 7R II display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The D500 has Yes inch touch screen that is bigger than No inch screen of the Sony Alpha 7R II.
The D500 battery life is better than the Sony Alpha 7R II battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to take 1240 photos with the D500 and only 290 with the Alpha 7R II. The Alpha 7R II weighs 625g which is 235g lighter than the weight of the Nikon D500. The Nikon D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the photo metadata and see exactly where an image was produced.
The Sony Alpha 7R II has 9 advantages and the D500 only 8 so the Alpha 7R II is the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon