Nikon's new D7500 isn't as beastly as the D500, but it still packs a serious bite.

8 fps continuous shooting; 3D AF tracking works very well; Image buffer holds 50 uncompressed RAWs; Dust- and splash-proof; 4K video

Lacks some high-end features of D7200; 4K video is severely cropped

The Nikon D7500 takes two steps forward from the D7200, and then turns around to take a step back. It offers some serious improvements-a faster capture rate with a large shooting buffer, a more robust implementation of a trusted autofocus system, better protection against dust and moisture, 4K video...

20.9MP APS-C image sensor; 8.1fps continuous shooting; 50-shot Raw, 100-shot JPG buffer; 51-point autofocus system; Tilting touch LCD; Weather-sealed body; 4K video capture; SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

4K video is cropped; Autofocus system not as robust as D500; Only one memory card slot; Omits Depth of Field Preview function; No battery grip option

On paper, it might seem like the Nikon D7500 is a step back from its predecessor, the D7200. The D7500 has fewer megapixels (20 MP, as opposed to 24 MP in the D7200), lacks a second card slot and doesn't work with older lenses.

Excellent image quality; Speedy continuous shooting; Fast autofocus; Responsive touch screen; Extensive feature set

No dual card slots; 4K video cropped; AF erratic in video capture

Amazing picture quality. Recently upgraded from my basic DSLR. Very handy and easy operations.

Nikon is clearly sorting their DSLR into different market segments according to features. The new D7500 is built around their highest quality APS-C sensor paired with their mid-range 51-Point Phase-Detect AF sensor and the second fastest processor among DX cameras.

Clean JPEG images; Exceptional dynamic-range until ISO 800; Accurate and highly sensitive AF system; Ultra-short black-out; Flexible self-timer and exposure delay; Highly responsive; Good color-accuracy; Eye-Start Sensor; Manual focus assist direction indicator; Excellent build quality

Metering issues; Poor Automatic White-Balance in low-light; Some key features buried in Menu; Bizarre Auto ISO; Live-view not Exposure-Priority in Photo mode; Slow shot-to-shot speed; Instant Review delay; 1.5X crop for 4K

15MAY2019 "Upgraded" (this week) from the Nikon D700 to the D7500 Yes! At 57, with a two year old grandson who never sits still, a smaller "kit" to lug around and 10 year newer/faster auto-focus capability, with higher frame rate at 8FPS, is becoming more important than the Fx "advantage".

Nikon refreshed its mid-range DSLR line up this April with the introduction of the D7500. This DX-format DSLR succeeds the D7200 and brings much-needed features such as faster focusing and 4K video recording in a package that costs under Rs. 1,00,000.

Image and video quality similar to that of the D500; SnapBridge is useful; Good feature set; 4K video support; Decent battery life

No second SD card slot; Slow autofocus in live view; A bit bulky

Nikon is currently celebrating its 100th year in the photographic industry, and its extremely impressive resume includes both the first professional SLR to feature autofocus (1988's Nikon F4) and the first SLR camera to record video (the D90, released in 2008).

Nikon had been relatively quiet in introducing DSLRs aimed at enthusiast photographers but that all changed with the new D7500, the company's latest camera in the D7000 line. As the successor to the D7200, the Nikon D7500 (MSRP: $1,249, body only) joins Nikon's APS-C (DX format) DSLR camera lineup,...

Scorecard, + High-resolution images, + Nice colors, although slightly oversaturated, + Easy handling with professional features, + Fast AF system; fast image processor, + High-quality video recording

- Swivel monitor isn't fully articulated; - Only one SD card slot (forerunner D7200 offered two slots; - SnapBridge app offers only basic features in remote control mode

This camera's built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.