Canon 5D vs Nikon D500

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 5D versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D500 (21MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and D500 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 5D was announced 11 years prior to the D500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5D scores versus the D500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon D500. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon D500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has specifications of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D against the D500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and D500 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and D500.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D500 will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.