Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z9

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7500 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Z9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D7500 scores versus the Z9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z9. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 offers exterior 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) while the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D7500 vs the Z9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and Z9 is 60 and 51 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and Z9.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D7500 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z9 will offer extra detail due to its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D7500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.