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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 7.6 years newer.
Wins
D7500
Wins
Alpha 1 II
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 51)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 8 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 20.9 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
D7500 is 1mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 7mm taller.
D7500 is 103 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7500
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 743 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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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 Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II 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 Alpha 1 II?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the Alpha 1 II?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and Alpha 1 II?
D7500 weighs 640 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the D7500 is 103 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D7500 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $699 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The D7500 is $5,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.