Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Older Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched July 2020
- Old Model is Sony A7S II
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D7500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D7500 grades against the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A7S III
D7500 | A7S III | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon D7500
A7S III | D7500 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | April 2017 | More modern by 39 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Clearer display (+518k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A7S III
D7500 | A7S III | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D7500 provides outer 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 Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D7500 against the A7S III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and A7S III is 60 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and A7S III.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D7500 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D7500 will render more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D7500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-04-12 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 5 | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1640000 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 759 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Sony E |
Total lenses | 309 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 720g (1.59 pounds) | 699g (1.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 86 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1483 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photos | 600 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail cost | $1,247 | $3,499 |