Nikon D7500

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    Highlights

    • 20.9 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
    • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
    • 3.2" 922k dot Tilting Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon D7500 was announced in 2017 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) DSLR camera with 20.9 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 51,200 and expands to 50 - 1,640,000 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.2" screen with 922k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Nikon D7500 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.


    Here is the Nikon D7xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon D7xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7500 April
    2017
    20.9 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 51,200 Tilting 3.2"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7200 March
    2015
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7100 April
    2013
    24.1 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7000 November
    2010
    16.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon D7500 vs D7200 vs D7100 vs D7000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D7500.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Price
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.9 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 86
    •   Weight - 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon D7500 to its predecessor D7200 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200
    Higher Native ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    More Powerful Processor EXPEED 5 vs EXPEED 4
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Digital Image Stabilization vs
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
    Average Metering vs
    Lower Min Metering -3 EV vs 0 EV
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1483 vs 1333
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Lighter 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz) vs 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200
    More Expensive $1299 (body only), $1749 with 18-140 VR kit lens vs $1199/£939/€1199 (body only), £1119/€1449 (w/18-105mm lens), $1699 (w/18-140mm lens)
    Lower Sensor Resolution 20.9 Megapixel vs 24.2 Megapixel
    Lower Boosted ISO 1,640,000 vs 102,400
    Max Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 vs 6000 x 4000
    Lower Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 1,229k dot
    Lower DxO Color Depth 24.3 vs 24.5
    Lower DxO Dynamic Range 14.0 vs 14.6
    Lower DxO Overall Score 86 vs 87
    Dust Proof vs
    Shorter Battery Life 950 shots vs 1110 shots
    Less Storage Slots 1 vs 2

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D7500 vs D7200.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Tilting Touchscreen

    Nikon D7500 has a 3.2" Tilting touchscreen with 922k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Nikon D7500 with Tilting screen


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D7500 features a 20.9 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 51,200 and expands to 50 - 1,640,000 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D7500's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.6 mm366.6 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXPEED 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5568 x 3712 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D7500 has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No Low-Pass Filter

    There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D7500.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.1 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon D7500 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon D7500 comes with EN-EL15a battery pack with battery life of 950 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D7500 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Nikon D7500 has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and from -3 to +19 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from -3 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Nikon D7500 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D7500 has dimensions of 136 x 104 x 73 mm (5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87"). It weighs 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    136 mm (5.35")

    104 mm (4.09")

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    104 mm (4.09")

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    73 mm (2.87")

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    Nikon D7500 dimensions

    Nikon D7500 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D7500 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon D7500 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Nikon D7500 gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon D7500 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Nikon D7500 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon D7500 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Nikon D7500 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots

    Nikon D7500 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D7500 and give score of 77 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    GOOD
    71

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 71 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.9 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 86

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    BAD
    38

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 38 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    87

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 87 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    87

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 87 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    94

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 94 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon D7500 a score of 70 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots


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