Nikon D500 vs Nikon D5600

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D5600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D500 was brought out 10 months before the D5600 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D500 matches up vs the D5600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D500 & Nikon D5600. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 has physical measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D500 compared to the D5600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and D5600 is 56 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and D5600.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D5600 to offer you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older D500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.