Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon Z6 III

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

You own

Nikon

Nikon D7500

£899

2017

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z6 III

£2199 (+£1,300)

2024

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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 Z6 III

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon D7500	Z6 III
Price	£899	£2,199
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)	24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution	21MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p	6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)	Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	~380 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	640g body only	760g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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