Nikon D7500 D7500 Black 2017
Its EXPEED 5 processor and 20.9MP APS-C sensor deliver 8fps bursts and a 51-point AF system with Eye AF, supported by weather sealing and a 950-shot battery. The included 18-140mm VR lens provides versatile zoom, and the 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen aids composition, while the 640g body remains portable. It's best for beginners who prioritize action photography and low-light image quality up to ISO 51,200.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 51 |
| AF Type | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 922000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 950 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 micro-B |
| HDMI | Mini HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D7500 D7500 | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 51 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 610 | 609 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D7500 D7500 | 69.5 | 72.9 | 83.4 | 59.1 | 57.8 | 86.2 | 99.2 | 83.7 | 80.7 | 99.2 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.5 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.2 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.6 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 76.1 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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