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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 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 Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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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)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D7100 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Nikon D500 has larger sensor compared to the Nikon D7100: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is very important difference between these cameras because big sensor allows the camera owner to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The Nikon D500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than ISO100–6400,Lo-1(ISO50),Hi-1(ISO12,800),Hi-2(ISO25,600) ISO range of the Nikon D7100. Such ISO range allow the camera owner to capture good quality pictures in low light conditions. The Nikon D500 has more number of focus points than the Nikon D7100: 153 vs 51. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The D500 has tilting display which will allow the camera owner to take pictures from any odd perspective. The Nikon D500 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,228,800 dots of the Nikon D7100 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The D500 is produced with a touch screen.
The Nikon D7100 is produced with built-in flash. The D500 has built-in Wi-Fi which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a laptop. The Nikon D500 battery life is better than the Nikon D7100 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to produce 1240 shots with the D500 and only 950 with the D7100. The D7100 weighs 765g that is 95g less than the weight of the D500.
The D500 has 11 advantages and the Nikon D7100 only 6 so the D500 is the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon