5.79 in 4.53 in  | 5.75 in 4.88 in  | |
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 Nikon D500 |  Nikon D850 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | DX | FX |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in | 1.41 in |
| Effective pixels | 21.0 Mpx | 45.75 Mpx |
| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 8256 x 5504 px |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 64 |
| ISO maximum | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 8256 x 5504 px |
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| Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
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| HDR | yes | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon AF-S |
| Optical zoom | 5.0 x | 5.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 | 4 |
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 | 4 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | Center |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 153 | 153 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.83 in | 3.03 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Number of AF points (contrast) | 153 | 99 |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Screen dots | 2359000 | 2360000 |
| Touch screen | yes | yes |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.0 x | 0.75 x |
| Separate info display | yes | yes |
| Flip-out screen | no | no |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Shooting modes |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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| Number of exposures | 2 | 2 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
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| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/250s |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | i-TTL |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Speed (RAW) | 10.0 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 1.0±EV |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px | 3840 x 2160 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
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| HD type | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 120.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 10.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo | Stereo |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | yes |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Weight | 26.81 oz | 32.28 oz |
| Width | 5.79 in | 5.75 in |
| Height | 4.53 in | 4.88 in |
| Depth | 3.19 in | 3.09 in |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Dual memory card slots | yes | yes |
| Memory slots | 2 | 2 |
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| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 1240 | 1840 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| AC adapter included | Y | Y |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini | Mini |
| USB port | yes | yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB B |
| USB version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
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| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D850 | |
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| GPS | no | yes |
| Languages support |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| Tripod thread | 1.0 in | 1.0 in |
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