Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200 Comparison
Want to find out the main differences between the three Nikon DSLRs: Nikon D500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D7200? Here is the detailed specifications comparison of Nikon D500 ($1,999) vs Nikon D7500 ($1,249) vs Nikon D7200 ($997).
Let’s have a brief look at the key features of Nikon D500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D7200 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Nikon D500 Key Features:
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 5 Image Processor
- 3.2″ 2,539k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
- Native ISO 51200, Extend to ISO 1640000
- 10 fps Shooting for Up to 200 Frames
- Built-In Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC
- 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
- In-Camera Time Lapse, Up to 9999 Frames
Nikon D7500 Key Features:
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 5 Image Processor
- 3.2″ 922k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Multi-CAM 3500FX II 51-Point AF System
- Native ISO 51200, Expanded ISO 1,640,000
- 8 fps Shooting for Up to 100 Frames
- SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
Nikon D7200 Key Features:
- 24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 4 Image Processor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- 3.2″ 1,229k-Dot LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
- Multi-CAM 3500 II DX 51-Point AF Sensor
- Native ISO 25600, B&W to ISO 102400
- 6 fps Shooting for Up to 100 Frames
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
- In-Camera Time Lapse, Up to 9,999 Frames
Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200 Detailed Comparison
Nikon D500 | Nikon D7500 | Nikon D7200 | |
Price | $1,996.95 | $1,249.95 | $996.95 |
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Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) GPS data display Highlights Image Rating Image Rotation Image Slideshow IPTC information embedding and display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Playback with Zoom |
Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping |
Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Playback with Zoom Slideshow |
File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) TIFF (RGB) |
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit |
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit |
Battery / Batteries | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery Optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 Li-ion battery (available separately), one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery, or eight AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries. A BL-5 battery-chamber cover is required when using EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 batteries. |
EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Monitor Size | 3.2in. diagonal | 3.2in. diagonal | 3.2in. diagonal |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO100-51,200 Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 1,640,000 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
ISO100-51,200 | ISO100-25,600 |
White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) |
Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Fine-tuning Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
Auto (2 types) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade |
Built-in Flash | — | Yes | Yes |
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.8in.(147mm)x4.6in.(115mm)x3.2in.(81mm) | 5.4in.(135.5mm)x4.1in.(104mm)x2.9in.(72.5mm) | 5.4in.(135.5mm)x4.2in.(106.5mm)x3.0in.(76mm) |
Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000Dots | 922,000Dots | 1,228,800Dots |
Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) | Nikon F bayonet mount |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | 1,240shots (CIPA) | 950shots (CIPA) Movies:Approx. 80 minutes of HD footage |
1,110shots (CIPA) Movies:Approx. 80 minutes of HD footage |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | DX (24×16):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.3x (18×12):98% Horizontal and 98% Vertical(Approx.) |
DX (24×16):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.3x (18×12):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) |
DX (24×16):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.3x (18×12):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) |
White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 3 shots in steps of 1 | 3 shots in steps of 1 |
Storage Media | SD SDHC SDXC XQD Type Memory |
SD SDHC SDXC |
SD SDHC SDXC |
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 20.9million | 20.9million | 24.2million |
In-Camera Image Editing | Color Balance D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Painting Perspective Control Photo Illustration Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 25, 72 and 153 (3D-tracking) | Single-point AF; 9, 21, or 51-point dynamic area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
Flash Bracketing | 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
— | 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
Card Slot | Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. | 1 Secure Digital (SD) | 2 Secure Digital (SD) Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards. |
AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5c AC Adapter Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector |
EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) |
Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only) |
— | — |
Monitor Type | TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle | (VGA) tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.0x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) | 0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) | 0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) |
Approx. Weight | 26.9oz.(760g)camera body only | 22.6oz.(640g)camera body only | 23.9oz.(675g)camera body only |
Sensor Size | 23.5mmx15.7mm | 23.5mmx15.6mm | 23.5mmx15.6mm |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000sec. | 1/8000sec. | 1/8000sec. |
Auto-Area AF Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Sensor Format | DX | DX | DX |
Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. | 30sec. |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 16mm (-1.0 m¯¹) | 18.5mm (-1.0 m¯¹) | — |
GPS | GP-1A GPS unit (optional) | GP-1 GPS unit (optional) GP-1A GPS unit (optional) |
GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit |
Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 | Up to 1/8000 | Up to 1/8000 |
Scene Modes | — | Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset |
Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Color Sketch, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key) |
Movie | 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively High quality available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 |
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively High quality available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 |
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps (1.3x image area only) Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps (1.3x image area only) Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps |
Flash Sync Modes | Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync |
Auto Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
Auto Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
Mirror Lock Up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and EFFECTS modes | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M, SCENE,and Night Portrait modes |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 10frames per second | 8frames per second | 6frames per second |
Focus Modes | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-F) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area AF |
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only Full-time Servo (AF-F) available in Live View and D-Movie Recording Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area AF |
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area AF Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area AF |
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 153 | 51 | 51 |
Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted Audio output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) |
Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
9 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | 9 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, AF-assist for multi-area AF | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-500 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units |
Picture Control | Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid |
Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
The information in the table is taken directly from Nikon’s website.
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