Canon EOS R R5 Mark II
Nikon D7500
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Nikon D7500
The Nikon D7500 is a well-loved DSLR that strikes a solid balance between advanced features and ease of use. Users praise its image quality, comfortable ergonomics, reliable autofocus, and compatibility with a wide range of F-mount lenses, making it a versatile tool for everything from wildlife to portraits. Common criticisms include the single SD card slot, the absence of a depth-of-field preview button, and minor design quirks like the on/off switch doubling as an ISO control.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Reliable autofocus and tracking
- Intuitive controls and menus
- Tiltable touchscreen
Cons
- Single SD card slot
- No depth-of-field preview button
- No battery grip option
- ISO control on power switch
- No optical low-pass filter removed design issue
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R5 Mark II | Nikon D7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 20.899999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | EXPEED 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | RAW, H.265 | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 922,000 dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 950 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Nikon D7500
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Nikon D7500 offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
