Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
EOS C400 is 7.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
D7500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 51)
- AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD7500 has higher Resolution (20.9 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
EOS C400 is 27mm wider, 34mm taller, and 58mm thicker than D7500.
EOS C400 is 810 g heavier than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 73mm D7500
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D7500
✓ more lensesNikon 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 C400
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 51 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Resolution
20.9 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
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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Canon EOS C400
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS C400 or D7500?
EOS C400 scores 9.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for D7500 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and D7500?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the D7500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the D7500?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and D7500?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the D7500 is 810 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and D7500 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. D7500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS C400 and D7500 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and D7500 at $699. The D7500 is $7,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.