Two different specs comparisons, first the D500 vs. the D7200 and then the D500 vs. D7200 vs. D300s (the Nikon D500 vs. Canon EOS 7D Mark II comparison can be found here):
Nikon D500 vs. D7200 specifications comparison
| D500 | D7200 | |
| Price | $1,996.95 | $1,096.95 |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) GPS data display Highlights Image Rating Image Rotation Image Slideshow IPTC information embedding and display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Playback with Zoom |
Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Playback with Zoom Slideshow |
| Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
| Monitor Size | 3.2in. diagonal | 3.2in. diagonal |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO100-51,200 Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 1,640,000 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
ISO100-25,600 |
| File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats 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 (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery Optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 Li-ion battery (available separately), one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery, or eight AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries. A BL-5 battery-chamber cover is required when using EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 batteries. |
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
| White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) |
Auto (2 types) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade |
| Built-in Flash | — | Yes |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.8in.(147mm)x4.6in.(115mm)x3.2in.(81mm) | 5.4in.(135.5mm)x4.2in.(106.5mm)x3.0in.(76mm) |
| Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000Dots | 1,228,800Dots |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | — | 1,110shots (CIPA) Movies:Approx. 80 minutes of HD footage |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | DX (24×16):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.3x (18×12):98% Horizontal and 98% Vertical(Approx.) |
DX (24×16):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.3x (18×12):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 3 shots in steps of 1 |
| Storage Media | SD SDHC SDXC XQD Type Memory |
SD SDHC SDXC |
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 20.9million | 24.2million |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Color Balance D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 25, 72 and 153 (3D-tracking) | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
| Card Slot | Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. | 2 Secure Digital (SD) Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards. |
| AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only) |
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| Monitor Type | TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.0x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) | 0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) |
| GPS | GP-1A GPS unit (optional) | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Weight | 26.9oz.(760g)camera body only | 23.9oz.(675g)camera body only |
| Sensor Size | 23.5mmx15.7mm | 23.5mmx15.6mm |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000sec. | 1/8000sec. |
| Image Sensor Format | DX | DX |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 16mm (-1.0 m¯¹) | 19.5mm (-1.0m¯¹) |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to1/8000 | Up to1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Modes | Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync |
Auto Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Scene Modes | — | Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Color Sketch, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key) |
| Movie | 4K/UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps 4K/UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K/UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively High quality available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 |
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps (1.3x image area only) Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps (1.3x image area only) Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M, SCENE,and Night Portrait modes |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 10frames per second | 6frames per second |
| Focus Modes | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-F) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 153 | 51 |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-500 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | 9 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Picture Control | Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
Nikon D500 vs. D7200 vs. D300s specifications comparison
Comparison data source: Nikon USA
