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D300S vs D7500
Quick take: The D7500 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the D300S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Nikon
D7500 2017
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
£899
list price · used from £224 at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
D7500 — Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters: 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
D7500 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | D300SNikon · 2009 | D7500Nikon · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £899 |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 12.3MP | 20.9MPBest |
| Video | 720p/24 | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode) | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 920g (with battery) | 640g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 147 × 114 × 74mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack, 10-pin remote | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
D300S
D7500
Portrait
5.2/10
5.8/10
Street
4.4/10
5.3/10
Travel
4.5/10
5.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
5.5/10
Documentary
4.4/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.3/10
5.4/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.3/10
Casual
2.5/10
3.9/10
Food
3.4/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.1/10
4.2/10
Architecture
3.7/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
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5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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