Canon EOS R7 vs Nikon D500
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS R7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D500 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS R7 were released 2022 and Nikon D500 was released 2016. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS R7 | 2022 |
Nikon D500 | 2016 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D500 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R7 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS R7 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Nikon D500 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS R7 has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D500 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS R7 |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Nikon D500 |
21 MP
20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712 |
Canon EOS R7 has a 56 % larger resolution than Nikon D500. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D500 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS R7. Nikon D500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS R7 has 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS R7 | 100-32000 |
Nikon D500 | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D500
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon D500 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS R7 | 15 |
Nikon D500 | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D500 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D500 weighs 860 gr (equal to 1.9 lb) which is 41% heavier than Canon EOS R7 and its 612 gr (or 1.35 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS R7 | 612 gr 1.35 lb |
Nikon D500 | 860 gr 1.9 lb |
Canon EOS R7 vs Nikon D500 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 and Nikon D500, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Name | Canon EOS R7 | Nikon D500 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Release Year | 2022 | 2016 |
Release Date | 2022-05-24 | 2016-01-05 |
MSRP | 1499 USD | 1999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels | 5568 x 3712 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 21 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC X | EXPEED 5 |
Image |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW + TIFF |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 651 | 153 |
Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | N/A | 2359000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.15× | 1× (0.67× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Frames per second | 15 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC XQD |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2) |
Yes Built-in (Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth) |
Remote Control |
Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
|
Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) |
GPS |
Yes Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2 |
Yes Optional with GP-1 |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R7 |
Nikon D500 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
|
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 660 shots | 1240 shots |
Width | 132 mm | 147 mm |
Height | 90 mm | 115 mm |
Depth | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Weight | 612 gram | 860 gram |