Sony a7 II vs Nikon D500 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a7 II | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2014 | January 2016 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 5 |
| Resolution | 24.3 MP | 20.9 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000×4000 | 5568×3712 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.96µ | 4.22µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | No |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 6400 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-25,600 | ISO 50-164,000 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 5 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | No electronic shutter | 10 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 12-bit raw in continuous drive mode (14-bit in single-shot mode) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 28 frames (5 FPS) | 200 frames |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Phase Detect |
| Autofocus Points | 117 | 153 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -1 EV | -4 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | 1.5x crop at 4K |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:0 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.23 million dots | 2.359 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Pentaprism / OVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 1x (0.65x FF equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | N/A |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type B 2.0 | Micro B 3.0 |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | EN-EL15a |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 270 frames | 1240 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 350 frames | N/A1 |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 599 g (1.32 lbs.) | 860 g (1.90 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 127 x 96 x 70 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.8″)2 | 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1700 (Discontinued) | $2000 (Discontinued) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Sony a7 II Used Prices | Nikon D500 Used Prices |
| 1Not specified by Nikon | ||
| 2The Sony a7 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7 II’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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