Nikon D7500vs Z6 III
Nikon
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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