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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700

Portability
60
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Nikon D7500 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7200
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Released July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A6700, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D7500 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D7500 grades against the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A6700

 D7500 A6700 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon D7500

 A6700 D7500 
ReleasedJuly 2023April 2017More modern by 76 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A6700

 D7500 A6700 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A6700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D7500 and the A6700.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and A6700 is 60 and 75 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and A6700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6700 to offer you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D7500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6700 Portrait photography factors
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography features
Sony A6700 Street photography features
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Sony A6700
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
86
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (570 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography features
Sony A6700 Travel photography features
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery pack (570 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6700 Landscape photography advice
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7500
Vlogging with Sony A6700
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Sony A6700
 Nikon D7500Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D7500 Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-04-12 2023-07-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 1640000 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 759
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 199
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 720 gr (1.59 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 570 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15a NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,247 $1,399