Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Nikon D500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1D500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM$2000/ £1729 (body only), $3069 / £2479 (w/16-80mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel21.56 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 1,640,000
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      ProcessorDIGIC 5EXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565568 x 3712
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4804176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, 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 Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points9153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points199
      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 Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.67x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint16 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 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 Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range9.40 m
      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 ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO      		Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 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 Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      DxO Low Light ISO8431324
      DxO Color Depth21.824.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.314.0
      DxO Overall Score6384
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 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 FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 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 Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control RC-6 Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 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 Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Battery PackLP-E12EN-EL15
      Battery Life380 shots1240 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon D500
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10 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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