Nikon D7500vs RX100 VI
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Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon D7500 (2017) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £700 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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