Nikon D7500vs OM-3
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
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-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
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