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D7000-line DX and D780 FX DSLRs

📷 2 generations 💷 £ → £1999 current

Generation 1

Nikon D7500

£899 Released 2017 The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

21MP 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) None (no IBIS) 8fps mechanical ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) Weather sealed 640g (body only)

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Current generation

Nikon Nikon D780

£1999 Released 2020

25MP 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) None (no IBIS) 7fps 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) Weather sealed 840g (with battery and card)

What's new in this generation

Resolution: 25MP (+4MP)
Video: 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p
Price: +£1,100 vs previous

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All generations at a glance

Spec	D7500 (2017)	Nikon D780 (2020)
Price	£899	£1999
Resolution	21MP	25MP
Video	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p	4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical	7fps
Battery	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder)
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Weight	640g (body only)	840g (with battery and card)