Nikon Z5 vs Nikon D7500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ5D7500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D7200
      MSRP$1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens)$1299 (body only), $1749 with 18-140 VR kit lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.93 Megapixel21.51 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 1,640,000
      Photo Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40165568 x 3712
      Other Resolutions4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 1-stop increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range3 to +19 EV-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points27351
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm18.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-2 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MPUp to 8 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      DxO Low Light ISO1483
      DxO Color Depth24.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score86
      Video Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		Selectable from MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) and MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC)
      Electronic VR, highlight display
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps      		H.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input      		1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.24.1 LE
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility: Android & iOS
      App Name: SnapBridge
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
      *As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone Wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")136 x 104 x 73 mm (5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4"9.7 x 6.7 x 4.8"
      Package Weight3.05 lb3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Battery PackEN-EL15cEN-EL15a
      Battery Life470 shots950 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z5 Nikon D7500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyCarbon Fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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