Nikon D500 vs Nikon Z6 III Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon D500 | Nikon Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | June 2024 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Partially Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | EXPEED 7 |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 6048×4024 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 5.94µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 64,000 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-164,000 | ISO 50-204,800 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | Yes (JPEG only) |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 FPS | 14 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 10 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | 20 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 60 FPS; DX JPEG at 120 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 200 frames | Over 1000 frames (20 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Phase Detect | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition |
| Autofocus Points | 153 | 273 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -8.5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | No | Yes |
| 6K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 60 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.5x crop at 4K | 1.5x crop at 4K 120p (4K 60p has no additional crop) |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 125 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type B | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| 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 | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism / OVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x (0.65x FF equiv.) | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 5.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| 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 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15a | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 1240 frames | 360 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | N/A1 | 390 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 410 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 860 g (1.90 lbs.) | 760 g (1.68 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2″) | 139 x 102 x 89 mm (5.5 x 4.0 x 3.5″)2 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $2000 (Discontinued) | $2500 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon D500 Used Prices | Nikon Z6 III Used Prices |
| 1Not specified by Nikon | ||
| 2The Nikon Z6 III’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z6 III’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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