Nikon D7500vs Z50 II
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Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: Only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| 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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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