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
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
D7500
Wins
Zf
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZf has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 51)
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 8 fps)
- AD7500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (950 shots vs 380 shots)
- BZf has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
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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Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
D7500 is 9mm narrower than Zf but it is also 1mm taller and 24mm thicker.
D7500 is 70 g lighter than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 49mm Zf
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
Zf
144 × 103 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
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Zf
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
Zf
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
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 710 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I
AF points / zones
273 vs 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 8 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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7500 or Zf?
Zf scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and Zf?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the Zf?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and Zf?
D7500 weighs 640 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the D7500 is 70 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and Zf record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 29.97p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D7500 and Zf weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $1,250 and Zf at $2,049. The D7500 is $799 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.