Nikon D500 vs Canon EOS R Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon D500 | Canon EOS R |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | September 2018 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | DIGIC 8 |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 30.3 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 6720×4480 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 5.36µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | No |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 40,000 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-164,000 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| 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) | 10 FPS | 8 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 10 FPS | 8 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 200 frames | 47 frames (8 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Phase Detect | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 153 | 143 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -4.5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.5x crop at 4K | 1.74x crop at 4K |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type B | SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | SD (UHS-II) | N/A |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.359 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism / OVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x (0.65x FF equiv.) | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3.69 million dots |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Micro B 3.0 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15a | LP-E6N |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 1240 frames | 350 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | N/A1 | 370 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 560 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 860 g (1.90 lbs.) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2″) | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $2000 (Discontinued) | $1800 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon D500 Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices |
| 1Not specified by Nikon | ||
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