Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z6 II
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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Announced April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Old Model is Nikon Z6
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z6 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is very similar but the D7500 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D7500 was manufactured 4 years before the Z6 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D7500 scores versus the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon Z6 II
| D7500 | Z6 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon D7500
| Z6 II | D7500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2020 |  | April 2017 | More modern by 42 months |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z6 II
| D7500 | Z6 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D7500 features external measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z6 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D7500 vs the Z6 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and Z6 II is 60 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and Z6 II.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D7500 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged D7500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon D7500 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-04-12 | 2020-10-14 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21MP | 25MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 1640000 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 273 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 720g (1.59 lbs) | 705g (1.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 86 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1483 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 images | 410 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Price at launch | $1,247 | $1,997 |