Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5→Nikon Nikon D7500

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

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Nikon

£999

2020

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Nikon D7500

£899 (-£100)

2017

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Nikon D7500

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z5	Nikon D7500
Price	£999	£899
Released	2020	2017	↓
Sensor	24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution	24MP	21MP	↓
Video	4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus	Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	4.5fps	8fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	↑
Weight	590g (with battery)	640g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-II slot

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