Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Nikon D500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Nikon D500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T6 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D500 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2016.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T6 2016
Nikon D500 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T6 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 Rebel T6 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 Rebel T6 has a 18 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 Rebel T6 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Nikon D500 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Nikon D500 has a 15 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T6. 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 Rebel T6. Nikon D500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T6 100-6400
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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T6
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 Rebel T6 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D500 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T6 3
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 Rebel T6 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 77% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T6 and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T6 485 gr
1.07 lb
Nikon D500 860 gr
1.9 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Nikon D500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6 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 Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Name Canon EOS Rebel T6 Nikon D500
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Release Year 2016 2016
Release Date 2016-03-10 2016-01-05
MSRP 549 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T6
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 5184 x 3456 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 21 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ EXPEED 5
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 9 153
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

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 Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 920000 2359000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 1× (0.67× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Frames per second 3 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
XQD
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Built-in (Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Nikon D500
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 1240 shots
Width 129 mm 147 mm
Height 101 mm 115 mm
Depth 78 mm 81 mm
Weight 485 gram 860 gram