Canon 600D vs Nikon D500

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 600D versus Nikon D500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the D500 (21MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 600D was released 5 years prior to the D500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 600D grades vs the D500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Nikon D500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 600D offers physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Nikon D500 has dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 600D versus Nikon D500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 600D and the D500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and D500 is 66 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and D500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D500 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 600D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.