Canon
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Aug 2016
Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
D7500 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS 5D Mark IV
Wins
D7500
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 50 frames)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher Resolution (30.4 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- BD7500 has lower Weight (640 g vs 890 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 × 76 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
EOS 5D Mark IV is 15mm wider, 12mm taller, and 3mm thicker than D7500.
EOS 5D Mark IV is 250 g heavier than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 5D Mark IV · 73mm D7500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 76 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 5D Mark IV
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
D7500
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 5D Mark IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150.7, 116.4, 75.9
Card types
Adds CF, SD UHS-I
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 50 frames — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 5D Mark IV supports it
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Resolution
30.4 MP vs 20.9 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
61 vs 51 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Bluetooth
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 890 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.71 × — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pros
- ✓30MP proven sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel AF in live view
- ✓Rugged pro build
- ✓Huge EF lens ecosystem
Cons
- –DSLR platform aging
- –4K video limited
- –Heavy
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS 5D Mark IV or D7500?
EOS 5D Mark IV scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 30.4MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D7500?
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30.4 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS 5D Mark IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D7500?
EOS 5D Mark IV does not have IBIS, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 5D Mark IV or the D7500?
EOS 5D Mark IV reaches 7 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D7500?
EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the D7500 is 250 g lighter.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and D7500 record 4K video?
EOS 5D Mark IV: 4K up to 30p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS 5D Mark IV and D7500 weather sealed?
EOS 5D Mark IV: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 900 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 5D Mark IV and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 5D Mark IV launched at $3,499 and D7500 at $1,250. The D7500 is $2,249 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.