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
Nikon
D90
Historic enthusiast DX DSLR — first Nikon with HD video (720p24), 12.3MP sensor, 11-point AF, built-in flash commander, and proven F-mount ergonomics.
$999
Launch priceReleased Aug 2008
D7500 is 8.6 years newer.
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Wins
D7500
Wins
D90
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD90 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD90 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
- BD90 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BD90 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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D90
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
D7500 is 3mm narrower and 16mm thinner than D90 but it is also 6mm taller.
D7500 is 120 g heavier than D90.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 88mm D90
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7500
136 × 104 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D90
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D7500
136 × 73 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D90
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D90
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
D90
✓ 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
D7500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
20.9 MP vs 12.3 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D90
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
493 vs 51 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D90 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
D90
Pros
- ✓First Nikon DSLR with HD video
- ✓Built-in flash commander
- ✓Mature F-mount ecosystem
- ✓Strong used value for learning
- ✓Live View with contrast AF
Cons
- –12.3MP dated resolution
- –720p video only
- –4.5 fps burst
- –No modern connectivity
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Nikon D7500
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7500 or D90?
D90 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and D90?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and D90 is 12.3 MP, so the D7500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and D90 have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while D90 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the D90?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. D90 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and D90?
D7500 weighs 640 g and D90 weighs 520 g, so the D90 is 120 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and D90 record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 29.97p. D90: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D7500 and D90 weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. D90: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 640 shots for the D90, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $1,250 and D90 at $999. The D90 is $251 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed November 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.