Nikon D7500vs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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