Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon Z50
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 Z50
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Burst rate11fps vs 8fps mechanical
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Generation2 years newer (2019 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon D7500 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £499 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 640g body only | 397g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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