Upgrade Guide
Nikon D500→Nikon D7500
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the D500. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the D7500
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Generation1 year newer (2017 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | D500 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D500 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £484 | £899 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p (1.5× crop), 1080p/60 | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | |
| Autofocus | 153-point phase-detect (99 cross-type, 55 selectable) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps mechanical | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~1240 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 860g (with battery) | 640g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F-mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: XQD + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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