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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5568 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
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 Weight (inc. batteries): 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
Summary
The D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better than the Nikon D4 maximum resolution of 4928 x 3280 pixels (16 megapixels). The Nikon D4 has bigger sensor than the D500: Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). It is the most important advantage of this model because large sensor lets you to produce pictures of the higher quality. The D500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Nikon D4. This ISO numbers let the photographer to produce better pictures in low light situations. The D500 provides more number of focus points than the Nikon D4: 153 vs 51. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving subject.
The D500 is equipped with tilting LCD that will let you to make pictures from any interesting angle. 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 D4 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D500 is equipped with a touch screen.
The D500 has built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer pictures quick and easy. The D500 weighs 860g which is 480g less than the weight of the Nikon D4.
Considering the above differences the Nikon D500 is the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon