Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z6 III→Nikon Nikon D7500

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

You own

Nikon

Z6 III

£2199

2024

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Upgrade to

Nikon

Nikon D7500

£899 (-£1,300)

2017

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Z6 III. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Nikon D7500

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z6 III	Nikon D7500
Price	£2,199	£899
Released	2024	2017	↓
Sensor	24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS	20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution	24MP	21MP	↓
Video	6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)	Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	8fps mechanical	↓
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)	↑
Weight	760g body only	640g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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