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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 Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
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 Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
Summary
The D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better than the EOS 7D highest resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels (18 megapixels). The D500 is produced with bigger sensor than the EOS 7D: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm). This is very significant difference between these models as big sensor allows you to capture photos of the more professional quality. The D500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 in compare with 100-6400 ISO range of the EOS 7D. This ISO range allow the photographer to capture good quality photos in low light situations. The D500 has more number of white balance presets - 12. This option gives you more control over colour. The D500 has more number of focus points in compare with the EOS 7D: 153 vs 19. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving object.
The D500 is produced with tilting display that will allow you to take pictures from any interesting perspective. The D500 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the EOS 7D display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D500 is produced with Yes inch touch screen that is bigger than No inch display of the EOS 7D.
The EOS 7D is produced with built-in flash. The D500 battery life is better in compare to the EOS 7D battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to capture 1240 shots with the D500 and only 800 with the EOS 7D.
The Nikon D500 has 16 advantages and the EOS 7D only 2 so the D500 is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon