EOS R7vs EOS R8vs Nikon D7500
Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | EOS R8 (2023) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,099 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 461g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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