Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon D780→Nikon D7500
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Nikon D780. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the D7500
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Battery life~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution21MP (down from 25MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Nikon D780 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.9 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | -0.6 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon D780 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £899 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 21MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | |
| Autofocus | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 840g (with battery and card) | 640g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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