Nikon D7500vs Z7
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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