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
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 9.5 years newer.
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Wins
D7500
Wins
Z5 IIC
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7500 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ5 IIC has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 51)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 8 fps)
- AD7500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (950 shots vs 350 shots)
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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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
D7500 is 2mm wider, 23mm taller, and 1mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
D7500 is 20 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 72mm Z5 IIC
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
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 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
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
Nikon Z
90+
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
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
AF points / zones
273 vs 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z5 IIC supports it
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.
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
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, D7500 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and Z5 IIC?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the Z5 IIC?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and Z5 IIC?
D7500 weighs 640 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 20 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 29.97p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the D7500 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $1,250 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The D7500 is $149 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.