Canon 6D vs Nikon D500

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 6D versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D500 (21MP) is fairly close but the 6D (Full frame) and D500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was brought out 3 years earlier than the D500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6D matches up versus the D500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 6D offers exterior dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D and the D500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and D500.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D500 will render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.