Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z50 II→Nikon Nikon D7500

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

You own

Nikon

Z50 II

£899

2024

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Nikon D7500

£899 (+£0)

2017

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z50 II. 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	Z50 II	Nikon D7500
Price	£899	£899
Released	2024	2017	↓
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C CMOS	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution	21MP	21MP
Video	4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	8fps mechanical	↓
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	↑
Weight	385g body only	640g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-II slot

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