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Predecessor: |
Nikon D300S
D300S vs D500
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Pentax K-1
K-1 vs K-1 II
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
D500 |
K-1 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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K-1 Mark II |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1999.95 |
$1799.95 |
Street Price: |
$1,598.45 |
$1,746.95 |
Date Available: |
2016-03-15 |
2018-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
30.2 oz
(856 g)
includes batteries
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35.6 oz
(1,010 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
3.2 in.
(147 x
115 x
81 mm)
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5.4 x
4.3 x
3.4 in.
(137 x
110 x
86 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
20.9 |
36.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.22 microns |
4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
83 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,324 |
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Image Resolution: |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3200 x 2136
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1424
(3.0 MP,
Other) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.2 |
4.6 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
n/a |
HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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28 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.75x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22(W) to f/5.6 - 32(T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
62.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; ; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.67x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.00x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
2,359,000 dots
(589,750 px)
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
819200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 |
Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto (3 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. |
Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses), color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle); Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used); Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses |
TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
N/A |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off); Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
36.2 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Front 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 supported |
P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Dual slots, XQD+SD |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional: wired or wireless |
Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal, PC Sync |
Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
0.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.2 |
4.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
200 |
77 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.2 |
4.6 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
200 |
17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.2 |
4.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
27 |
13 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.17 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.103 seconds |
0.328 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.049 seconds |
0.087 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.049 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Live View Prefocused shutter lag with e-shutter = 0.670s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1240 shots |
670 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
50 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
Software CD-ROM S-SW171 includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
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Notes & Features: |
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