Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.9 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
51,200
Burst
10 fps
4K
29.97 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
860 g
Battery
1240 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
147 × 115 × 81 mm · 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
LimitedSports & Action
Limited- · 10fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · Dual card slots for backup
Travel
Fair- · 1240 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Limited- · Mic jack for external audio
Pros
- ✓ 10fps APS-C
- ✓ Pro sports AF
- ✓ Weather sealed
- ✓ Great buffer
Cons
- – DSLR
- – APS-C
- – No IBIS
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon D500