Nikon D7500vs A7S II
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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