Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon D500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DD500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
      MSRP$2000/ £1729 (body only), $3069 / £2479 (w/16-80mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel21.56 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels13.3 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 1,640,000
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      ProcessorDIGIC IIEXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution4368 x 29125568 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3168 x 2112, 2496 x 16644176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points9153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.67x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint16 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      DxO Low Light ISO13681324
      DxO Color Depth22.924.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.114.0
      DxO Overall Score7184
      Video Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Dimensions152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95")147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.3 x 6"
      Package Weight3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Battery PackBP-511AEN-EL15
      Battery Life800 shots1240 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Canon EOS 5D Nikon D500
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Carbon Fiber
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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