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D7500

Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.

$699

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.9 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

51,200

Burst

8 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

640 g

Battery

950 shots

Sensor size

Nikon D7500

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Nikon F mount

90

First-party

180

Third-party

270+

Total available

Mount introduced 1959

Body size

Nikon D7500

136 × 104 × 73 mm

640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

136 × 104 × 73 mm · 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
2.5/ 10

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 640g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 950 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions
  • · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife

Vlogging

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Mic jack for external audio

Pros

  • 20.9MP D500-derived sensor
  • 8fps burst
  • 4K UHD video
  • Weather sealed

Cons

  • Single SD slot
  • DSLR platform
  • No IBIS

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon D7500

Sensor

Resolution20.9 MP
Sensor typeDX-format CMOS
Sensor size23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 5

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)1,640,000

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speedN/A

Autofocus

AF systemMulti-CAM 3500FX II phase-detect AF
AF points / zones51
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)8 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight640 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryEN-EL15a
Battery life (CIPA)950 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOptical pentaprism
EVF magnification0.94 ×

LCD

LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBHi-Speed USB
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountNikon F