Upgrade Guide
Nikon D7100→Nikon D7500
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the D7100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the D7500
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Burst rate8fps mechanical vs 6fps
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Generation4 years newer (2017 vs 2013)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution21MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 | D7100 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.8 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D7100 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £899 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 21MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 (60i), 720p/60 | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | |
| Autofocus | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) 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 | 6fps | 8fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | |
| Weight | 765g (with battery) | 640g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F-mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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