Canon 300D vs Nikon D500

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 300D versus Nikon D500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was launched 13 years prior to the D500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 300D matches up vs the D500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 300D and Nikon D500. The complete galleries are available at Canon 300D Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 300D comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has specifications of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 300D against the D500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and D500 is 63 and 56 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and D500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon D500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.