Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon D7500→Nikon Z7 II

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

You own

Nikon

Nikon D7500

£899

2017

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z7 II

£2699 (+£1,800)

2020

✅

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 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon D7500	Z7 II
Price	£899	£2,699
Released	2017	2020	↑
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)	45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	21MP	46MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p	4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)	Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	640g body only	705g (body, battery, card)	↓
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, 2.1M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II

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