Nikon D7500vs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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