Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$699
Released Apr 2017
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Released Jun 2024
Z6 III is 7.2 years newer.
Wins
D7500
Wins
Z6 III
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 8 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 51)
- BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AD7500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (950 shots vs 380 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
D7500 is 3mm narrower and 2mm thinner than Z6 III but it is also 3mm taller.
D7500 is 120 g lighter than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 74mm Z6 III
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Z6 III
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
Z6 III
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 760 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
273 vs 51 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 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
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7500 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and Z6 III?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the Z6 III?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and Z6 III?
D7500 weighs 640 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the D7500 is 120 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and Z6 III record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 30p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D7500 and Z6 III weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $699 and Z6 III at $2,499. The D7500 is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.