Nikon D7500vs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; 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) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 640g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — |
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