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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5568 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
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
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
Summary
The D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better than the EOS 70D highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The D500 is produced with larger sensor compared to the EOS 70D: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm). This is very important difference between these cameras as big sensor lets the photographer to capture photos of the more professional quality. The D500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 100-12800 ISO range of the EOS 70D. This ISO range let the photographer to capture better photos in dim light situations. The D500 offers more number of white balance presets - 12. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The D500 offers more number of focus points than the EOS 70D: 153 vs 19. More focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Canon EOS 70D has swiveling LCD which will let the photographer to take high quality selfies. The D500 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the EOS 70D display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera.
The EOS 70D has built-in flash. The D500 battery life is better in compare to the EOS 70D battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 1240 shots with the D500 and only 920 with the EOS 70D. The Canon EOS 70D weighs 755g which is 105g less than the weight of the D500.
The D500 has 13 advantages and the EOS 70D only 4 so the D500 becomes the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon