Let’s compare the Nikon D500 vs Sony A6000. The A6000 is smaller, older and cheaper, but these two cameras are both very good for the money.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Nikon D500 Sony A6000
Megapixels 20.9 24.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C (DX) APS-C
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.5x
AA Filter None Yes
Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization No No
Lens Mount Nikon FX/DX Sony E
ISO 100 - 51,200 100 -25,600
Expanded ISO 50 - 1,638,400 51,200
AF Points 153 179
Cross-type AF Points 99 179 phase
Continuous Mode 10fps 11fps
LCD 3.2" - Articulating 3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution 2,359,000 dots 921,600 dots
Touchscreen Yes No
Focus Peaking No Yes
Top LCD Display Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical EVF (1.44M)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.00x 1.07x
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (60/24p)
1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack Yes No
Headphone Jack Yes No
Memory Card Type SD + XQD SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots Yes No
SD UHS Support UHS-II UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30"
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 200 47
RAW Buffer Size 200 22
Time Lapse Yes Yes
Built-in Flash No Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/250 1/160
Startup Time 0.3s 2.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Built-in GPS No No
Built- in NFC Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes No
USB Type USB 3.0 USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed Yes Yes
Battery Life (CIPA) 1240 shots 360 shots
Battery Included Yes (EN-EL15) Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight 30.2 oz (856g) 12.1 oz (344g)
Size 5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2" 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"
Price Amazon Amazon
Release Date 2016 2014
Nikon D500 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The Nikon D500 has no AA filter.
- ISO – 1,638,400 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.
- AF System – It has less points, but it’s got 99 cross-type which makes it more accurate in low light and other difficult situations
- LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Touchscreen Support
- Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.
- Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.
- Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.
- Video Resolution – 4K video available.
- Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.
- UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 200 vs 47. Useful for long bursts.
- RAW Buffer Size – 200 vs 22.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/160.
- Bluetooth Support
- USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.
- Battery Life – 1240 shots vs 360 shots.
The Nikon D500 is quite newer so all of these advantages are expected. We’ve got 4K video, much higher max ISO, bigger LCD with touchscreen support, 2 memory card slots, 200 shots JPEG/RAW buffer, way longer battery life and faster auto focus. It’s a lot more expensive though!
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Sony A6000 Advantages:
- Megapixels – 3.4 more megapixels. It’s a small difference and you won’t notice it unless printing really big.
- AF Points – 179 vs 153.
- Continuous mode – 11fps vs 10fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
- Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- Built-in Flash
- Weight – The Sony A6000 weighs 512g less.
- Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.
The A6000 is a great budget mirrorless camera. It’s quick, compact and has a good sensor, and most importantly extremely cheap now that it’s been replaced with 2 newer models.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.