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Predecessor: |
Nikon D300S
D300S vs D500
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Sony RX10 III
RX10 III vs RX10 IV
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
D500 |
RX10 IV |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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DSC-RX10M4 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1999.95 |
$1699.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,598.45 |
$1,698.00 |
Date Available: |
2016-03-15 |
2017-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
30.2 oz
(856 g)
includes batteries
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38.6 oz
(1,095 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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5.2 x
3.7 x
5.0 in.
(133 x
94 x
127 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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Sony Exmor RS |
Effective Megapixels: |
20.9 |
20.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.22 microns |
2.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3), 5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2720 x 1528
(4.2 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
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, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.2 |
23.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
1824x1026 (250p/240p)
1824x616 (500p/480p/250p/240p)
1244x420 (1000p/960p)
1292x436 (500p/480p)
912x308 (1000p/960p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
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 |
n/a |
Lens: |
n/a |
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 18 elements in 13 groups (6 aspheric elements, including AA lens; 7 ED glass elements, 1 Super ED glass element) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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24 -
600mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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8.8 -
220mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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25.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/2.4 (W) / f/4 (T) - f/16; 9-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
72.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x standard digital zoom; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom; Higher at reduced resolutions, up to 15.2x at VGA |
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 |
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF): Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)); Center; Flexible Spot (S/M/L);Expanded Flexible Spot; Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / 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 |
Fixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece, 21.5mm from eyepiece frame (CIPA standard), eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.67x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.00x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
2,359,000 dots
(589,750 px)
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1,440,000 dots
(480,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
12800 |
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, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
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, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
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 |
Multi-segment, 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 |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Panorama; HFR Mode; Picture Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto / Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0 - 6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10; Smile seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off; (Wireless supported via external flash only; internal flash does not support Wireless mode.) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
ISO Auto: Approx. 1.0m to 10.8m (3.28 ft. to 35.43 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 6.5m (3.28 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal |
Multi Interface Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Dual slots, XQD+SD |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional: wired or wireless |
Optional Wired or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal, PC Sync |
Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote, External mic and headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
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 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.2 |
23.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
200 |
217 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.2 |
24.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
200 |
112 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.2 |
23.8 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
27 |
107 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.17 seconds |
0.03 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.04 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.103 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.049 seconds |
0.035 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.12 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.049 seconds |
0.009 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1240 shots |
370 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
50 minutes
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75 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
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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