Nikon D7500vs Now Gen 3
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
View Nikon D7500
VS
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £120 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 640g body only | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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