Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon D850

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

You own

Nikon

Nikon D7500

£899

2017

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D850

£2199 (+£1,300)

2017

✅

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 D850

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon D7500	D850
Price	£899	£2,199
Released	2017	2017
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)	45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS
Resolution	21MP	46MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p	4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)	153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None (relies on VR lenses)
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical	9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF)	↑
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding	↑
Weight	640g body only	915g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification	Optical pentaprism — 0.75× magnification, 100% coverage
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (FX)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual slots — XQD and SD UHS-II

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