Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS 90D is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
D500
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 90D has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD500 has higher AF points / zones (153 vs 45)
- BD500 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BD500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BD500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1240 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
EOS 90D is 9mm narrower and 17mm shorter than D500 but it is also 7mm thicker.
EOS 90D is 340 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 81mm D500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 90D
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D500
147 × 115 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 90D
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 90D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
D500
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 90D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only EOS 90D supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS 90D supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 90D supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS 90D supports it
Reasons to choose
D500
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds SD, CFexpress Type B, XQD
AF points / zones
153 vs 45 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 90D
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓10fps burst
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Long battery life
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –Crop sensor
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS 90D and D500 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS 90D
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS 90D or D500?
EOS 90D scores 6.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D500 — IBIS reduces handheld shake.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and D500?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and D500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the D500?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and D500?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and D500 weighs 860 g, so the EOS 90D is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and D500 record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. D500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS 90D and D500 weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and D500 at $1,999. The EOS 90D is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.