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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D800
  • New Model is Nikon D850
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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D7500 and Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D7500 was released 2 years after the D810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D7500 scores against the D810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D810

 D7500 D810 
LaunchedApril 2017June 2014Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D7500

 D810 D7500 
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Nikon D810

 D7500 D810 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 provides outer measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Check the Nikon D7500 and Nikon D810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the D7500 compared to the D810.

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and D810 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7500 and D810.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D7500 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D810 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern D7500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D810 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7500
Street photography with Nikon D810
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography factors
Nikon D810 Travel photography factors
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (21MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count great (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (980g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography details
Nikon D810 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7500
Vlogging with Nikon D810
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
28
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (980g)
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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Nikon D810
 Nikon D7500Nikon D810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D7500 Nikon D810
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-04-12 2014-06-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 51200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 51
Cross focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 720g (1.59 lb) 980g (2.16 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 97
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 25.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 14.8
DXO Low light score 1483 2853
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 1200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $1,247 $1,999