Nikon D7500
Announced April 12, 2017
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Nikon D7500 delivers impressive image quality and speed by integrating the sensor and processor of the flagship D500 into a more compact, affordable body. That said, the camera omits several professional-grade features found in its predecessor, such as a second memory card slot and support for a battery grip.
Weighted from 27 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast burst shooting and deep buffer capacity
- Ergonomic handling and robust build quality
- Versatile features including 4K video and tilting touchscreen
- Excellent image quality and low-light performance
- Advanced autofocus system
Cons
- Lack of dual memory card slots
- Absence of a battery grip option
- Limited Live View and video autofocus performance
- Significant 4K video crop factor
- Reduced rear screen resolution compared to predecessors
- Launch price $1,249.95 (USD)
- Sensor 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 4K 29.97p
- Burst 8 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 27 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 86/100
The D7200 is a beast of a camera even by today’s standards. Its successor in particular had a difficult spot to fill: slide in below the new APS-C flagship D500, without being too similar, but improve upon the already excellent blood line that is the D7000-series.
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All in all, in the D7500, Nikon has achieved a near-perfect balance of image quality, features, ease of use and price.
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The build quality, handling, and ergonomics of the D7500 are top-notch. To me, this is a major reason why someone should buy this camera rather than a competing Canon DSLR or a more entry-level Nikon camera.
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Let me step in with a more rational view based upon actual use: the D7500 is a better camera than the D7200.
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I like this camera, guys, but really nowadays with mirrorless creeping and becoming so prevalent, SLRs really have to wow us, they really have to blow us away.
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With the Nikon D7500 featuring the same image sensor as the Nikon D500, you are getting the same D500 image quality, at a lower price point, and in a more compact camera body. This means you can benefit from the best-in-class noise performance, giving usable ISO up to ISO25600.
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For enthusiasts who are excited by the D500 but didn’t want to spend the high asking price it commands, the Nikon D7500 is a great alternative.
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If you're just starting out, this is a very good camera to start with. It's not as expensive as the Nikon D500, but it's also not as inexpensive as the D5600, but it offers a lot of frames per second.
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The Nikon D7500 SLR inherits many of the features of the flagship D500 and is available for a lot less money, but omits some features found in previous D7000 models.
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Despite its age, the D7500 remains a strong all-round performer, particularly for its ever-decreasing price.
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The D7500 is truly a high-quality camera confined in a consumer-grade package. Its features are impressive, and its price tag is fair.
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It just does almost everything well and it's an extremely reliable camera with great ergonomics.
- Digital Trends 8/10
If it weren’t for the existence of those more-versatile precursors, however, we would have very few issues with the D7500. Its performance is impressive, and we enjoyed using it across a variety of photographic scenarios.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
Owners of older Nikon DX cameras have more incentives to upgrade and should probably give the D7500 full consideration, particularly if they want higher resolution.
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Anyone seeking out a feature-rich DSLR full of high-end features without the high-end price tag should go for the Nikon D7500.
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If you don’t mind its DSLR bulk, this is one of the best all-rounders you can buy at this price About I am a freelance journalist and photographer.
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Usability of the Nikon D7500 is very predictable. Its interface is clearly familiar to Nikon users and generally quite simple.
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The Nikon D7500 may not be the newest kid on the block, but it still punches well above its weight. With great image quality, solid video features, excellent handling, and superb battery life, it’s a camera that meets the needs of serious photographers.
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In essence, we use it's an amazing camera.
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The D7500 is a marvelous camera. It has flawless technical image quality and handles extremely well and is reasonably light weight compared to Nikon's larger DSLRs like the D850 — and for most purposes it takes the same pictures.
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[I]f you’re looking at this camera from a technical perspective, irritated at what Nikon removed, it will seem like a step backward. However, if you’re looking at it from the standpoint of a shooter, I think you may discover there is something to like about it after all.
- ExpertPhotography 89/100
The Nikon D7500 is a fine camera. It has many features that make it attractive to the hobby photographer who wants something better than an entry-level DSLR.
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Whilst you’re probably reading this and looking at my ISO duck example feeling a little disappointed, that is an absolute worst case option. This is still a very strong camera, and actually the ISO capabilities are pretty decent for a camera that costs [...]
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I like the Nikon D7500; it provides a more comprehensive set of photography features and functions than the more basic cameras in Nikon's lineup.
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The D7500 is a perplexing camera in our view. It takes a few of the D500 strongest.
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That's what makes the Nikon D7500 so impressive. It manages to pack most of the best features of its "big brother" Nikon D500 into a smaller, less expensive form factor.
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[T]his is a great camera for anybody to use, anybody that likes photography, this is gonna be a great camera for you.
