Nikon D7500
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
What Buyers Say
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
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
The Sony A7R V is overwhelmingly praised for its 61MP sensor, exceptional autofocus, and improved ergonomics like the flip-out screen. Users highlight its hybrid photo/video capabilities and image stabilization, though some note the weight increase and lack of open-gate recording as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's considered a top-tier camera for professionals and enthusiasts.
Pros
- 61MP sensor with high detail
- Exceptional autofocus performance
- Improved ergonomics and flip-out screen
- Excellent image stabilization
- Great hybrid photo/video capabilities
Cons
- Slightly heavier than A7 IV
- No open-gate recording
- Large file sizes for 8K RAW
- Minor weight increase noticeable
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Sony a7R a7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 7 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV/MP4 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 922,000 dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 950 shots★ | 440 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Nikon D7500 offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
