Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon Z5 II

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

You own

Nikon

Nikon D7500

£899

2017

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z5 II

£1299 (+£400)

2024

✅

Strong upgrade

The Z5 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Nikon D7500 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Z5 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon D7500	Z5 II
Price	£899	£1,299
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)	24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	21MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p	4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)	Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical	14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	640g body only	700g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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