Nikon D7500vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £350 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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