Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon D5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Nikon D7500. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the D5
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Burst rate12fps mechanical vs 8fps mechanical
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Battery life~3780 shots (CIPA) vs ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | D5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon D7500 | D5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,800 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) | |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 640g body only | 1405g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
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