Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS C400 is 8.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
D500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 153)
- AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD500 has higher Resolution (20.9 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BD500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS C400 is 15mm wider, 23mm taller, and 49mm thicker than D500.
EOS C400 is 690 g heavier than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 81mm D500
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D500
✓ more lensesNikon 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 C400
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
AF points / zones
1053 vs 153 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS C400 supports it
Reasons to choose
D500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Resolution
20.9 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Weight
760 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
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?
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Canon EOS C400
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS C400 or D500?
EOS C400 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for D500 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and D500?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the D500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and D500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the D500?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and D500?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and D500 weighs 760 g, so the D500 is 690 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and D500 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. D500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS C400 and D500 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and D500 at $1,999. The D500 is $6,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.