Nikon D500 vs D610 vs D750 vs Canon 5D Mark III Comparison
Here is a quick comparison of the Nikon D500 vs D610 vs D750 vs Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR cameras.
Before we move to the table chart of Nikon D500 vs D610 vs D750 vs Canon 5D Mark III cameras, let’s first take a look at the current prices and explain why we choose these three full-frame models against the newly announced APS-c sized DX-format D500 camera.
Nikon D500 camera MSRP price is $1,999.95 and the other full-frame models in this comparison currently has price tag of Nikon D750 (body) – $1996.95, Nikon D610 (body) – $1496.95 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III (body) – $2499.00.
As stated above, the D500 isn’t the cheapest camera and if you want to see what impacts the price range within the specs list, the table below will show you the whole details of comparison between these cameras.
Nikon D500 features a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor that’s coupled with the new Expeed 5 image processor found in the D5. It also has the same 153-point AF system with 99 cross-type sensor and can able to shoot continuously at 10 fps with a 200 shot buffer for Raw images. You can check out the first impressions review.
Comparison of the Nikon D500 vs D610 vs D750 vs Canon 5D Mark III DSLRs
Below you can see the specs comparison table of these digital SLR cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Nikon D500 | Nikon D610 | Nikon D750 | Canon 5D Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 5, 2016 | October 8, 2013 | September 12, 2014 | March 2, 2012 |
| Build Quality | – Monocoque structure – Magnesium alloy for the top and rear – Front is reinforced with lightweight carbon fiber. |
– Magnesium alloy top and rear – Polycarbonate front-plate |
Magnesium alloy, Kevlar/carbon fiber–composite | Full Magnesium alloy |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (same as the D810 and D750) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Durability | 200,000 actuations | 150,000 actuations | 150,000 actuations | 150,000 actuations |
| Sensor | 20.9 MP (effective) APS-C (23.5×15.7mm) DX Format CMOS~4.2 µm pixel size1.3x crop mode (2x crop relative to full frame)No optical low pass filter (OLPF) |
24.3 MP (effective) Full Frame (35.9×24.0mm) FX Format CMOS~5.97 µm pixel sizeHas an optical low pass filter (OLPF) |
24.3 MP (effective) Full Frame (35.9×24.0mm) FX Format CMOS~5.97 µm pixel sizeHas optical low pass filter (OLPF) |
22.3 MP (effective) Full Frame (36x24mm) CMOS~6.25 µm pixel sizeBuilt-in/Fixed with fluorine coating Has an optical low pass filter |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100-51,200
Expanded: 50 – 1,640,000 |
100-6400
Expanded: 50 – 25,600 |
100-12,800
Expanded: 50 – 51,200 |
100-25600
Expanded: 50 – 102,400 |
| Image Processor | Expeed 5 | Expeed 3 | Expeed 4 | Digic 5+ |
| AF Sensor | Multi-CAM 20K
153 AF points Detection range: -4 to +20 EV |
Multi-CAM 4800 39 AF points (9 cross-type)f/8 supported by 7 sensorsDetection range: -1 to +19 EV- DX crop mode |
Multi-CAM 3500 II 51 AF points(15 cross-type)f/8 supported by 11 sensorsDetection range: -3 to +19 EV- 1.2x crop mode – DX crop mode |
61 AF points (up to 41 cross type)
5 dual cross-type at f/2.8 Detection range: -2 to +18 EV No crop mode |
| AF Fine Tune/ Micro adjustment |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Light Metering Sensor |
180K-pixels RGB | 2016-pixel RGB sensor | 91,000-pixel RGB sensor | 63 zone Dual Layer SPC |
| LCD | 3.2-inch 2359K-dots 3-axis hinge tilting Touchscreen 170° wide-viewing angle |
3.2-inch 921K-dots Fixed No touchscreen 170° wide-viewing angle |
3.2-inch 1229K-dots Tilting No touchscreen 170° wide-viewing angle |
3.2-inch 1040K-dots Fixed No touchscreen 170° wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder | Optical (Pentaprism)
DX: 100% coverage 0.67x magnification (35mm equiv.) Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II |
Optical (Pentaprism)
100% coverage |
Optical (Pentaprism)
100% coverage |
Optical (Pentaprism)
100% coverage Clear View II |
| Shutter Speed | 30 – 1/8000 sec | 30 – 1/4000 sec | 30 – 1/4000 sec | 30 – 1/8000 sec |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Flash X Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/200 sec | 1/200 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 fps | 6 fps | 6.5 fps | 5 fps |
| Video Recording | 4K 2160p 30/24fps 1080p 60/30/24fps 720p 60fps |
1080p 30/24fps 720p 60/30 fps |
1080p 60/30/24fps 720p 60 |
1080p 30/24 720p 60 |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clean HDMI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-fi / NFC / Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) | Optional with Wu-1b mobile adapter | Only Wifi | Optional with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 |
| Storage | Dual card slots (XQD and SD) |
Dual card slots (SD) |
Dual card slots (SD) |
Dual card slots (CompactFlash Type I / UDMA compatible and SD) |
| Built-in GPS | No
GP-1A GPS unit (optional) |
No
GP-1A GPS unit (optional) |
No
GP-1A GPS unit (optional) |
No
GP-E2 unit (optional) |
| Built-in HDR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) |
1240 shots
*EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
900 shots
*Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 |
1230 shots
*EN-EL15 lithium-ion |
950 shots
*LP-E6 lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19″) | 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23″) | 141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07″) | 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99″) |
| Weight | 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz) | 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) | 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) | 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) |
| Price | $1,999.95 | $1496.95 | $1996.95 | $2499.00 |
Nikon D500 is a DX-format DSLR with pro-level features that gives photographers nimble handling, speed and extreme processing power in a compact and lightweight body.
Even the D500 is not a full-frame DSLR, it is so well equipped. For example Nikon D500 has the highest ISO range among all other three models, including a maximum expandable ISO of 1,640,000. The D500 also employs Nikon’s next-gen image processor, which is considerably faster than its predecessors to support 4K video record and fast shooting speed in 10 fps. The D500 features a brand new metering sensor with more advanced Face Tracking, Scene recognition and has the most autofocus point AF system.
