Nikon D800E 36.3MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D500 20.9MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Nikon D800E 36.3MP DSLR Camera
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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels36.3 MP20.9 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3.2 inch3.2 inch
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandNikonNikon
ModelD800E 36.3MP DSLR CameraD500 20.9MP DSLR Camera
Model NameD800ED500
Model NumberD800ED500 Body Only
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels36.3 MP20.9 MP
Tripod SocketYesYes
Dimensions(WxHxD)146 x 123 x 81.5 mm115 x 147 x 81 mm
Weight1000 GM860 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Lens AttachmentBody Only-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
SLR Variant-Body Only
Ports-HDMI
Accessory Shoe-ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size23.2 x 15.4 mm36.0 x 24.0
ISO RatingISO 100 - 6400ISO 100 - 51200
Maximum ISO6400 ISO-
Maximum FPS4-
Sensor TechnologyCMOS-
lens features
Lens TypeNikon F Mount-
Dust ReductionYesYes
Other Lens FeaturesCompatible Lenses AF NIKKOR Lenses Type G and D Lenses, DX Lenses, AI-P NIKKOR Lenses, X NIKKOR Lenses, Depth-of-field Preview, Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically ControlledLens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Compatible Lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR Lenses, Including Type G, E, and D Lenses Some Restrictions Apply to PC Lenses and DX Lenses, AI-P NIKKOR Lenses and Non-CPU AI Lenses Exposure Modes A and M Only, IX NIKKOR Lenses, Lenses for the F3AF and Non-AI Lenses can not be Used, The Electronic Rangefinder can be Used with Lenses that Have a Maximum Aperture of f/5.6 or Faster The Electronic Rangefinder Supports 15 Focus Points with Lenses that Have a Maximum Aperture of f/8 or Faster, of Which 9 Points are Available for Selection
Lens Mount-Nikon F Mount With AF Coupling and AF Contacts
Manual Focus-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeEye-level Pentaprism Single-lens Reflex ViewfinderEye-level Pentaprism Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage97%98%
Viewfinder Magnification0.7X1.0 x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity,
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-3.0 to +1.0m-1-2 to +1 m sup -1
Viewfinder Eye Point17 mm-
Other Viewfinder Features-Reflex Mirror Quick Return Type, Depth-of-field Preview Yes, Pressing Pv Button Stops Lens Aperture Down to Value Selected by User A and M Modes or by Camera P and S Modes , Viewfinder Eye Point 16 mm
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesTTL Exposure Metering, Matrix, Center Weighted, SpotProgrammed Auto with Flexible Program P, Shutter-priority Auto S, Aperture-priority Auto A, Manual M
White BalancingAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual can be stored, Color Temperature 2500 K - 10000 K, All with Fine-tuningAuto 3 Types, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual Upto 6 Values can be Stored, Spot White Balance Measurement Available During Live view, Choose Color Temperature 2500 K to 10000 K, All with Fine-tuning, Bracketing Types Exposure, Flash, White Balance, ADL
Focus Points-153, 153 Focus Points of which 55 or 15 are Available for Selection
Other Focus Features-Focal Length in 35 mm 135 Format Equivalent to 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Detection Range
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgrammed Auto with Flexible Program P, Shutter-priority Auto S, Aperture-priority Auto A, Manual M-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure Compensation5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV in Steps of -5 to +5 EV
Manual Exposure-Yes
Other Exposure Features-Metering System TTL Exposure Metering Using RGB Sensor with Approximately 180 K 180,000 Pixels, Exposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/250 sec1/8000 - 30 sec
Release ModesSingle Frame, Continuous Low Speed, Continuous High Speed, Quiet Shutter-release, Self-timer, Mirror Up-
Shutter Type-Electronically-controlled Vertical Travel Focal-plane Mechanical Shutter, Electronic Front-curtain Shutter Available in Mirror Up Release Mode
Self-timer-Yes
Other Shutter Features-Approximate Frame Advance Rate 10 fps, CL 1 to 9 fps, CH 10 fps, QC 3 fps, Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec in Steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, Bulb, Time, X250
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFront Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Rear-curtain Sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync SupportedFront-curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Rear-curtain Sync, Off, Auto FP High-Speed Sync Supported
Flash Compensation-3 - EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV in Steps of -3 to +1 EV
Other Flash Features-Control TTL i-TTL Flash Control Using RGB Sensor with Approximately 180 K 180,000 Pixels, i-TTL Balanced Fill-flash for Digital SLR is Used with Matrix, Center-weighted and Highlight-weighted Metering, Standard i-TTL Fill-flash for Digital SLR with Spot Metering, Flash-ready Indicator Lights when Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Flashes After Flash is Fired at Full Output
image features
Image FormatNEF RAW, JPEG, NEF RAW JPEG, DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.3File Format NEF RAW 12 or 14 bit Lossless Compressed, Compressed or Uncompressed, Large, Medium and Small Available Medium and Small Images are Recorded at a bit Depth of 12 bits Using Lossless Compression, TIFF RGB, JPEG JPEG-baseline Compliant with Fine 1 4, Normal 1 8 or Basic 1 16 Compression, Optimal Quality Compression Available, NEF RAW+JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in Both NEF RAW and JPEG Formats
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image Sizing7360 x 4912 L-
Picture Angle35.9 x 24.0 mm-
Live View Shooting-Yes
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3.2 inch3.2 inch
Display Resolution921,000 dots-
LCD DisplayYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution921000 dots-
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Touch Screen-Yes
Other Display Features-Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Image Sensor Format DX, Monitor Tilting TFT Touch Sensitive LCD with 100% Frame Coverage and Manual Monitor Brightness Control
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
GPSYes-
WifiNoYes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD / UHS-I Compliant SDHC / SDXC / Type I Compact Flash UDMA Compliant-
Power SupplyEH-5b AC Adapter, Requires EP-5B Power Connector-
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryLithium ion
Number of Batteries-1
audio and video features
Microphonestereo-
Audio FeaturesLinear PCMAudio Recording Device Built-in Stereo or External Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable
Video FormatMOV, H.264 / MPEG-4MOV, H.264 / MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio Video InterfaceAudio Output-
Frame Rates in Video Modes30fps-
Video Resolution-1280 x 720
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Scene ModesStandard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape-

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