Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D500: 2016 ; Nikon D7500: 2017
- Weight: Nikon D500: 760 g ; Nikon D7500: 640 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon D500: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D7500: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon D500: Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery ; Nikon D7500: EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Nikon D500 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | D500 | D7500 |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 147 x 115 x 81 mm | 135.5 x 104 x 72.5 mm |
| Weight | 760 g | 640 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Total megapixels | 21.56 | 21.51 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | TTL phase detection |
| AF phase-detection points | — | 51 (15 cross-type) |
| Max burst speed | — | 8 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 2,359,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery | EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| CIPA rated shots | — | 950 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | — |