Nikon D7500vs Z30
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Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The z30 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £479 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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