EOS R7vs Nikon D7500vs Nikon Z9
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.
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.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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
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
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.9MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 640g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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