Canon EOS Rebel XTi vs Nikon D500

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

Manufacturing

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

Canon EOS Rebel XTi were released 2006 and Nikon D500 was released 2016. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel XTi 2006
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 XTi 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 XTi 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 XTi has a 10,1 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 XTi 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592
Nikon D500 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Nikon D500 has a 105 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XTi. 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 XTi. Nikon D500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel XTi has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel XTi 100-1600
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 XTi
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 XTi 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 XTi 3
Nikon D500 10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D500. Sadly, the Canon EOS Rebel XTi does not support this.

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 55% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel XTi and its 556 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel XTi 556 gr
1.23 lb
Nikon D500 860 gr
1.9 lb

Canon EOS Rebel XTi vs Nikon D500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel XTi 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 XTi
Nikon D500
Name Canon EOS Rebel XTi Nikon D500
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
Release Year 2006 2016
Release Date 2006-08-24 2016-01-05
MSRP 799 USD 1999 USD
Buy it today
Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
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 3888 x 2592 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 10,1 MP 21 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 2 EXPEED 5
Image
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
ISO Range 100 - 1600 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 XTi
Nikon D500
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
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 XTi
Nikon D500
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 2.5” 3.2”
Screen dots 230000 2359000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view No 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 XTi
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 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
XQD
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Nikon D500
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Battery Pack NB-2LH
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 360 shots 1240 shots
Width 127 mm 147 mm
Height 94 mm 115 mm
Depth 65 mm 81 mm
Weight 556 gram 860 gram