Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon Z5
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 Z5
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Resolution24MP vs 21MP (+3MP)
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Generation3 years newer (2020 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon D7500 | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 640g body only | 590g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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