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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 26 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6240 x 4160
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 27 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Summary
The EOS 6D Mark II maximum resolution of 6240 x 4160 pixels (26 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The EOS 6D Mark II has larger sensor compared to the Nikon D500: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm). This is the most significant specification of this model because big sensor allows the camera owner to make photos of the better quality. The Nikon D500 offers more number of focus points than the EOS 6D Mark II: 153 vs 45. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving object.
The Nikon D500 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the EOS 6D Mark II screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Nikon D500 provides better fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D500 battery life is better than the EOS 6D Mark II battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to capture 1240 photos with the D500 and only 1200 with the EOS 6D Mark II. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765g which is 95g less in comparison with the weight of the Nikon D500.
The Nikon D500 and the EOS 6D Mark II have the same number of advantages however as the Canon EOS 6D Mark II has larger sensor which is a very significant specification then it becomes the best buy.