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D7500 vs K-1
Quick take: The K-1 has the highest resolution at 36MP; the D7500 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
D7500 — Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters: The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
D7500 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | D7500Nikon · 2017 | K-1Pentax · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £224 usedBest | £475 used |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 36.4MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 36.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | Full HD 1080/60i, 30p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | SAFOX 12 phase-detect AF, 33 points (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction II, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanicalBest | 4.4fps |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)Best | ~760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (body only)Best | 1010g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 136.5 × 110 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.70x |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" Flexible-tilt LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, micro HDMI, mic + headphone, cable switch, PC sync, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
D7500
K-1
Portrait
5.8/10
6.8/10
Street
5.3/10
4.9/10
Travel
5.4/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
5.1/10
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Documentary
5.8/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.4/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
5.8/10
Casual
3.9/10
3.1/10
Food
5.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.2/10
5.3/10
Architecture
5.0/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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