Canon 5D vs Nikon D7500

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D7500 (21MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and D7500 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D was brought out 12 years earlier than the D7500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5D grades versus the D7500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon D7500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon D7500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D provides outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D and Nikon D7500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D vs the D7500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and D7500 is 55 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and D7500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D7500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.