Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
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
EOS R8 Mark II is 9.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D7500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 51)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BD7500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (950 shots vs 340 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 4mm narrower and 14mm shorter than D7500 but it is also 7mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 141 g lighter than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 73mm D7500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
AF points / zones
1053 vs 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.7 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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 sports, EOS R8 Mark II or D7500?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D7500?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D7500?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D7500?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 141 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D7500 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D7500 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D7500 at $1,250. The D7500 is $649 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.