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 Nikon D500 |  Nikon D5300 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | DX | DX |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22.0 Mpx | 25.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 21.0 Mpx | 24.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
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| Processor | Expeed 5 | Expeed 4 |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 51200 | 25600 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 1640000 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5568 x 3712 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Image stabilizer | yes | no |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
| HDR | yes | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F |
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| Optical zoom | 5.0 x | 3.1 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.5 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus | Center |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) points selection | Manual |
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| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 153 | 39 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 153 | 39 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.83 in | 2.17 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Number of AF points (contrast) | 153 | 39 |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 2359000 | 1037000 |
| Touch screen | yes | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 95.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.0 x | 0.82 x |
| Dioptre correction | yes | yes |
| Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -2 - 1 | -1.7 - 1 |
| Eye relief | 0.63 in | 0.71 in |
| Separate info display | yes | no |
| Flip-out screen | no | no |
| Second display | no | no |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Shooting modes |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | no | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | i-TTL |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 10.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | yes | no |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 10.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 10.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | 4K Ultra HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
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| Analog signal format system | NTSC |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 10.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono | Mono |
| Audio system | Stereo | Stereo |
| Supported audio file formats | PCM | PCM |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colour of product | Black |
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| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | no |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Weight | 26.81 oz | 16.93 oz |
| Width | 5.79 in | 4.92 in |
| Height | 4.53 in | 3.86 in |
| Depth | 3.19 in | 2.99 in |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 1240 | 600 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| AC adapter included | Y | Y |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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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 | 2.0 |
| Microphone port | yes | yes |
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth | yes | no |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D5300 | |
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| Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
| GPS | no | yes |
| Orientation sensor | no | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| Languages support |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| Image editing modes | Trimming |
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