Nikon's flagship APS-C DSLR — 20.9MP with 153-point AF, 10fps, and 4K video. The DX king.
The Nikon D500 was released in 2016 as the APS-C DX flagship DSLR for Nikon F-mount, featuring a 20.9MP DX sensor and 4K/30fps video. 153-point AF system with 99 cross-type points. 10fps burst up to 200 JPEG frames. EN-EL15 battery. At approximately 860g with battery. Dual card slots: XQD + SD.
20.9MP DX APS-C CMOS sensor (EXPEED 5). 4K UHD/30fps (1.0× DX crop); 1080p/60fps. 153-point Multi-CAM 20K AF system (99 cross-type). 10fps burst up to 200 JPEG (with XQD card). EN-EL15 battery. Approximately 860g with battery. Dual slots: XQD + SD (UHS-II). Weather-sealed. Nikon F DX mount. 100% OVF coverage.
The D500 was designed as the DX equivalent to the D5: 10fps, the same 153-point AF system as the D5, and 4K video in the DX form factor. The 1.5× crop provides reach multiplier for wildlife and sports — a 300mm FX lens becomes 450mm equivalent. The XQD primary slot provides faster write speeds than SD for sustained burst shooting.
On the used market the Nikon D500 is available at DX DSLR flagship pricing. Condition checks: shutter actuations, XQD slot condition, EN-EL15 battery health, weather sealing integrity. EN-EL15a/b variants are backwards-compatible. Compatible with all Nikon F-mount FX and DX lenses.