Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon Z7
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 Z7
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Resolution46MP vs 21MP (+25MP)
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Generation1 year newer (2018 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon D7500 | Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon D7500 | Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 46MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 9fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 640g body only | 585g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
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