Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df
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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Revealed December 2013

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and Df (16MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

The D7500 was revealed 3 years after the Df which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D7500 matches up versus the Df with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 & Nikon Df. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon Df
D7500 | Df | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | December 2013 | Newer by 41 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D7500
Df | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Nikon Df
D7500 | Df | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 provides outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D7500 vs the Df.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and Df is 60 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and Df.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7500 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D7500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher D7500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Df Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Nikon Df | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D7500 | Nikon Df |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-04-12 | 2013-12-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 5 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4928 x 3280 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1640000 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 720 gr (1.59 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 86 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1483 | 3279 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | 1400 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,247 | $2,747 |