Upgrade Guide

Nikon D500→Nikon D7000

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D500

£484

2016

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7000

£115 (-£369)

2010

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The D7000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D500. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D500	D7000
Price	£484	£115
Released	2016	2010	↓
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C CMOS	16.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	21MP	16MP	↓
Video	4K UHD/30p (1.5× crop), 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/24, 720p/30
Autofocus	153-point phase-detect (99 cross-type, 55 selectable) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	10fps	6fps	↓
Battery Life	~1240 shots (CIPA)	~1050 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	860g (with battery)	780g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: XQD + SD	Dual SD slots

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