Nikon D7500vs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) Starting from £899 new Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Nikon D7500 (2017)A7S II (2015)
Price £899 £799
Sensor 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 20.9MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 640g body only 584g body only
Dimensions 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Nikon F-mount (DX) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre Nikon D7500A7S II
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Travel
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
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