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

Amazing picture quality. Recently upgraded from my basic DSLR. Very handy and easy operations.

Nikon is clearly sorting their DSLR into different market segments according to features. The new D7500 is built around their highest quality APS-C sensor paired with their mid-range 51-Point Phase-Detect AF sensor and the second fastest processor among DX cameras.

Clean JPEG images; Exceptional dynamic-range until ISO 800; Accurate and highly sensitive AF system; Ultra-short black-out; Flexible self-timer and exposure delay; Highly responsive; Good color-accuracy; Eye-Start Sensor; Manual focus assist direction indicator; Excellent build quality

Metering issues; Poor Automatic White-Balance in low-light; Some key features buried in Menu; Bizarre Auto ISO; Live-view not Exposure-Priority in Photo mode; Slow shot-to-shot speed; Instant Review delay; 1.5X crop for 4K

Like photographers, most DSLRs have a preferred subject matter – whether it's fast-moving wildlife or city nightlife.

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.

Announced in early January, the D7500 is the latest model in a long line of DSLRs for photo enthusiasts that began with the D70 back in January 2004. The new model replaces the D7200 and uses the 20-megapixel sensor from the D500 to enable 4K video and a faster continuous frame rate, albeit with a...

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

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