Leica SL2vs Nikon D7500
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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?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
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 leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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