At first glance, it may seem unimposing—but contained within a streamlined camera body is a veritable powerhouse of processing power and technological advances. The D500 is ready to go wherever your passion leads you, capturing everything with stunning clarity, speed and resolution. From busy, low-light cityscapes to thrilling wildlife scenes and fast action shots, the D500 is the ideal companion to your wanderlust. Marvel at the clarity of its cinematic 4K UHD video. Be amazed at its ruggedness and versatility. And, once you’ve captured your gorgeous photos, admire them on the D500’s high-resolution tilt touchscreen display and share them via the built-in SnapBridge (Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth) capabilities. No matter what you shoot, you can be sure that the D500 will be up to the task, time and time again.

Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

20.9 million
 

Sensor Size 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
 

Image Sensor Format  DX
 

Storage Media
SD 
SDHC 
SDXC 
XQD Type Memory
 

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 10 frames per second
 

ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 - 51,200 
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 1,640,000 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
 

Movie

4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps 
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps 
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps 
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps 
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps 
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps 
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps 
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
High quality available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160
 

Monitor Size 3.2 in. diagonal
 

Monitor Type TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle
 

Battery / Batteries

EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery 
Optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 Li-ion battery (available separately), one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery, or eight AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries. A BL-5 battery-chamber cover is required when using EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 batteries.
 

Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

5.8 in. (147 mm) x 4.6 in. (115 mm) x 3.2 in. (81 mm)
 

Approx. Weight 26.9 oz. (760 g)
camera body only