Nikon D500

Hardware Engineering Overview: Nikon D500

The Nikon D500 is a APS-C dslr camera engineered with a 20.9 MP APS-C DX CMOS sensor (23.5 × 15.7 mm) and native Nikon F lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 10 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 Cropped recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

20.9 Megapixel APS-C DX CMOS (23.5 × 15.7 mm) driven by the EXPEED 5 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

153-Point Multi-CAM 20K AF with 153 phase-detect points. Captures 10 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).

In-Body Image Stabilization

No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).

Video & Motion Capabilities

4K30 Cropped internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:2 Clean HDMI. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 860g in a 147.0 × 115.0 × 81.0 mm body. Features 1x XQD + 1x SD UHS-II, Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage), and CIPA rated for 1240 shots per full charge.