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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
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 22 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5760 x 3840
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 23 megapixels
Summary
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III maximum resolution of 5760 x 3840 pixels (22 megapixels) is better than the Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is produced with larger sensor than the Nikon D500: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). This is the most important difference between these models as big sensor lets you to capture pictures of the better quality. The Nikon D500 offers more focus points in compare with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 153 vs 61. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Nikon D500 is equipped with tilting display that will let you to shoot high quality selfie photos. The Nikon D500 display is better as it offers more screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D500 is equipped with a touch screen.
The Nikon D500 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the camera owner to transfer pictures quick and easy. The Nikon D500 battery life is better in compare to the Canon EOS 5D Mark III battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 1240 shots with the D500 and only 950 with the EOS 5D Mark III. The Nikon D500 weighs 860g which is 90g lighter than the weight of the EOS 5D Mark III.
The Nikon D500 has 10 advantages and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III only 4 so the D500 is the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon