X-T1vs Nikon D7500
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £899 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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