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| Predecessor: |
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Nikon D300S
D300S vs D500
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| Successor: |
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| Model Number: |
5DS R |
D500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$3899.00 |
$1999.95 |
| Street Price: |
$1,499.00 |
$1,598.45 |
| Date Available: |
2015-06-15 |
2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
33.4 oz
(948 g)
includes batteries
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30.2 oz
(856 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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5.8 x
4.5 x
3.2 in.
(147 x
115 x
81 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
50.6 |
20.9 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.14 microns |
4.22 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
86 |
83 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.6 |
24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.4 |
14.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,308 |
1,324 |
| Image Resolution: |
8688 x 5792
(50.3 MP,
3:2),
7680 x 5120
(39.3 MP,
3:2),
5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2),
4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2),
6480 x 4320
(28.0 MP,
3:2),
4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2),
8688 x 4888
(42.5 MP,
16:9),
7680 x 4320
(33.2 MP,
16:9),
5760 x 3240
(18.7 MP,
16:9),
4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other),
7712 x 5792
(44.7 MP,
4:3),
6816 x 5120
(34.9 MP,
4:3),
5120 x 3480
(17.8 MP,
Other),
3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3),
1712 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
Other),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
5792 x 5792
(33.5 MP,
1:1),
5120 x 5120
(26.2 MP,
1:1),
3840 x 3840
(14.7 MP,
1:1),
2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2),
4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2),
2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2),
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2),
3200 x 2136
(6.8 MP,
3:2),
2128 x 1424
(3.0 MP,
Other) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.8 |
10.2 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Nikon F |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
1.3x and 1.6x crop modes |
n/a |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF |
OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; ; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.67x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
1.00x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
|
2,359,000 dots
(589,750 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1) |
Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto (3 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot |
TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses), color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle); Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used); Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
n/a |
N/A |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
| Other Memory: |
UHS-I/UDMA compliant |
Dual slots, XQD+SD |
| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 |
NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Optional: wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal, PC Sync |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.8 |
10.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
28 |
200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.9 |
10.2 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
15 |
200 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.9 |
10.2 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
11 |
27 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
0.17 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.092 seconds |
0.103 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.189 seconds |
0.049 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.057 seconds |
0.049 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
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| Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
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| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
700 shots |
1240 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
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50 minutes
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
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Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
| Notes & Features: |
New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor without AA filter, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video. |
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