Nikon's new D7500 isn't as beastly as the D500, but it still packs a serious bite.

8 fps continuous shooting; 3D AF tracking works very well; Image buffer holds 50 uncompressed RAWs; Dust- and splash-proof; 4K video

Lacks some high-end features of D7200; 4K video is severely cropped

The Nikon D7500 takes two steps forward from the D7200, and then turns around to take a step back. It offers some serious improvements-a faster capture rate with a large shooting buffer, a more robust implementation of a trusted autofocus system, better protection against dust and moisture, 4K video...

20.9MP APS-C image sensor; 8.1fps continuous shooting; 50-shot Raw, 100-shot JPG buffer; 51-point autofocus system; Tilting touch LCD; Weather-sealed body; 4K video capture; SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

4K video is cropped; Autofocus system not as robust as D500; Only one memory card slot; Omits Depth of Field Preview function; No battery grip option

On paper, it might seem like the Nikon D7500 is a step back from its predecessor, the D7200. The D7500 has fewer megapixels (20 MP, as opposed to 24 MP in the D7200), lacks a second card slot and doesn't work with older lenses.

Excellent image quality; Speedy continuous shooting; Fast autofocus; Responsive touch screen; Extensive feature set

No dual card slots; 4K video cropped; AF erratic in video capture

The Nikon D7500 is a solid performer that can tackle a number of different subjects with ease. The D7500 doesn't have the speed of the D500, but offers excellent performance for a lower price and offers excellent image quality from the APS-C category as well.

Excellent speed and performance; Solid image quality; Tilting LCD screen; Plenty of physical controls; 4K video; Weather sealing

No dual SD card slots; Bluetooth connectivity issues; Slightly lower resolution than the D7200

Externally, not much has changed about the D7500's designed compared to its predecessor. The D7500 maintains its position as a compact yet capable twin dial DSLR geared toward enthusiasts.

I was trying to choose between this camera and the D500. I am glad I went with the D7500 due to the lower cost and smaller package. I routinely take my camera on hikes and didn't want the extra weight and bulk.

This was a replacement of my D7000 which I was enamored with. The D7500 is a worthy heir to the throne of favorite camera.

Picture quality Lightweight Durability Touchscreen

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Picked it up yesterday and traded in a couple of cameras. Did some test shots read pdf on line. Have used the D80 D300 D3300. This is an excellant camera in this price range. Very nice focus super fast to. Let me add to this a bit. First of all if you have a D7200 no you don't need to upgrade.

Picked up the Nikon D7500 bundle at Costco a couple of weeks back, just in time for a trip to beautiful Lake Tahoe California. Was very pleased with the photos I took while there. Crisp with nice color.

The Nikon D7500 is a DSLR designed for enthusiast photographers. With a 20.9-megapixel DX format sensor and 8fps shooting, it sits between the D5600 and the in Nikon's range, and costs around £1300 for the body only.

Excellent control layout and handling; Great image quality up to very high ISO settings; Excellent autofocus using the viewfinder; Tilting screen a big improvement on previous D7000-series models

Slow Live View autofocus; SnapBridge connectivity lacking in features; Only a single SD card slot; where previous D7000-series models had two