Nikon D3 with Canon EOS 500D Overview
Let's compare Canon EOS 500D with Nikon D3.
The first model related to Entry-Level DSLR, the second to Pro DSLR cameras.
Canon 500D was released in 2009, and Nikon D3 in 2008.
EOS 500D is newer, which is a plus. D3 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of EOS 500D is greater than that of D3. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (D3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon D3, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
EOS 500D has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the D3 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS 500D has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon EOS 500D has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
EOS 500D |
D3 |
| Brand |
Canon
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Nikon
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| Model |
EOS 500D |
D3 |
| Announced |
June, 2009 |
April, 2008 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Large SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Nikon F |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.6 |
1 |
| Number of Lenses |
321 |
305 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
920k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.55 |
0.7 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
11.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
13.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
22.3 x 14.9 mm |
36 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor Area |
332.3 mm² |
860.4 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
15 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4752 x 3168 |
4256 x 2832 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
12800 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
100 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
None |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
440 shots |
4300 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
LP-E5 |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
520 g |
1300 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
129 x 98 x 62 mm |
160 x 157 x 88 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
2 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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