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
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 8.4 years newer.
Wins
D7500
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7500 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 8 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
D7500 is 2mm wider, 24mm taller, and 24mm thicker than ZR.
D7500 is 10 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7500
136 × 104 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D7500
136 × 73 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
ZR
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
ZR
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
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only ZR supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D7500 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D7500 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and ZR?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the ZR?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and ZR?
D7500 weighs 640 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 10 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and ZR record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 30p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D7500 and ZR weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $699 and ZR at $2,199. The D7500 is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.