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Nikon D500

Nikon's 2016 flagship APS-C DSLR: the D5's 153-point AF system, 10fps with a deep buffer and a weather-sealed body. It adds a tilting touchscreen, XQD and SD slots, 4K video and SnapBridge, and remains a favourite for wildlife and sport.

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Value & Depreciation
£1730
Launch price
→
£484
Today
=
72%
Value drop
Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £125/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Nikon D500

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Battery EN-EL15 Same family: EN-EL15A, EN-EL15B, EN-EL15C 1240 shots per charge (CIPA) From £39.00 · Ansmann EN-EL15 Battery (replacement for Nikon EN-EL15) Every EN-EL15 battery and charger →
Memory card
XQD Slot 1 of 2
SD Slot 2 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 on the fastest card (from its top video mode and burst rate) XQD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Nikon F lenses: 67mm1577mm1352mm1172mm682mm658mm546mm495mm4 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2016
Sensor
20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
20.9 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
147 × 115 × 81mm
Weight
860g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
153-point phase-detect (99 cross-type, 55 selectable) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
~1240 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K UHD/30p (1.5× crop), 1080p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x
Screen
3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Memory Cards
Dual slots: XQD + SD
Connectivity
USB 3.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (SnapBridge), NFC, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, 10-pin remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
1240 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
147 × 115 × 81mm
Weight (Grams)
860g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
51200
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Nikon
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
£149
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.9
Street
4.9
Travel
5.0
Wedding & Events
6.6
Filmmaking
5.1
Documentary
5.6
Sports & Action
6.6
Landscape
5.3
Wildlife
6.4
Casual
3.6
Food
5.0
Macro
4.1
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
5.5
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 6.6 Strong on viewfinder, pro reliability and lens reach / ecosystem.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.6 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Macro 4.1 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.
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Street 4.9 Held back by portability and discreet body.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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