Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.9 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
51,200
Burst
10 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
760 g
Battery
1240 shots
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
Nikon D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
147 × 115 × 81 mm · 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited2.5/ 10
Sports & Action
Limited2.5/ 10
- · 10fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio
Landscape
Limited2.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · Dual card slots for backup
Travel
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 1240 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair5.0/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Limited1.5/ 10
- · 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
Sensor
Resolution20.9 MP
Sensor typeDX-format CMOS
Sensor size23.5 × 15.7 mm
AA filterNo
Processor
ProcessorEXPEED 5
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)1,640,000
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speedN/A
Autofocus
AF systemMulti-CAM 20K phase-detect AF
AF points / zones153
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Burst
Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)10 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight760 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)147 × 115 × 81 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryEN-EL15
Battery life (CIPA)1240 shots
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesXQD, SD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOptical pentaprism
EVF magnification1 ×
LCD
LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB 3.0 Micro-B
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountNikon F