Nikon D500 vs Nikon D5 – Comparison

Here’s our Nikon D500 vs Sony A6500 comparison.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D500	Nikon D5
Megapixels	20.9	20.8
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	1.5x	None
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	5568 x 3712	5568 x 3712
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Nikon FX
ISO	100 - 51,200	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	50 - 1,638,400	50 - 3,276,800
AF Points	153	153
Cross-type AF Points	99	99
Continuous Mode	10fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	2,359,000 dots	2,359,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.00x	0.72x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD + XQD	2 x XQD or 2 x CF
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	200	200
RAW Buffer Size	200	183
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.3s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1240 shots	3780 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (EN-EL18a)
Weight	30.2 oz (856g)	49.9 oz (1,415g)
Size	5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2"	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Nikon D500 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Nikon D500 has no AA filter.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• RAW Buffer Size – 200 vs 183.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Weight – The Nikon D500 weighs 559g less.

• Size – The Nikon D500 is noticeably smaller.

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Nikon D5 Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• ISO – 3,276,800 vs 1,638,400. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 10fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Battery Life – 1240 shots vs 350 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.