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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D7500

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Overview
ReleasedJune 2020June 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution20.8 MP20.9 MP
Largest image5568 × 37125568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–102400100–51200
Sensor detailJapan specifies 20.82 million effective and 21.33 million total pixels, rounded to 20.8 million effective globally; sensor-cleaning system. FX, 1.2×, DX, 5:4, 1:1 and 16:9 image areasUK effective resolution rounded to 20.9 MP; Japan specifies 20.88 million; 21.51 million total pixels, no optical low-pass filter, sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data
Image formatsLarge NEF RAW at 12 or 14 bits with lossless compression, compression or no compression; medium and small RAW fixed to 12-bit lossless compression. JPEG and RAW plus JPEG; separate JPEG plus JPEG recording with different size/quality settings; Flat and Creative Picture Controls12/14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG
ISO detailExpanded equivalents ISO 50–3280000; Auto ISOExpandable to equivalent ISO 50–1640000; Auto ISO available
Image processorEXPEED 6; Advanced Scene Recognition SystemEXPEED 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst14 fps8 fps
Lens detailCompatible G/E/D AF NIKKOR lenses, subject to PC lens restrictions; body autofocus motor for compatible screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU AI lenses support aperture-priority/manual; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupported; DX lenses use the DX image areaDX-format angle of view approximately 1.5× FX focal length; supported G/E/D, AF and P lenses with restrictions. AI non-CPU lenses usable in manual mode with no metering; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupported.
AutofocusMulti-CAM 37K; 105 selectable cross-type points, including 15 f/8-compatible points. Centre sensitivity -4.5 EV and other points -4 EV at ISO 100, 20°C. Single-point, dynamic 9/25/49/105, 3D tracking, Group-area and auto-area; 17 custom Group-area patterns; eye-priority focusing in auto-area and 3D tracking. Live view uses contrast detection with AF-S/AF-FViewfinder Advanced Multi-CAM 3500II phase detection with 51 points, 15 cross-type and centre point supporting f/8; −3 EV sensitivity at ISO 100 and 20°C. Dynamic, 3D tracking and group-area modes; live view uses contrast detection with face, wide, normal and subject-tracking modes.
Shutter1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; manual exposures extend to 900 seconds; flash sync 1/250 second; electronic front-curtain and electronic shutter options1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; mechanical focal-plane shutter and electronic front-curtain in mirror-up mode. Flash sync 1/250 second; up to 1/320 with reduced guide number, and compatible Auto FP.
Burst detailApproximately 14 fps mechanical with full AF/AE tracking under Nikon's AF-C, S/M, 1/250-second-or-faster test conditions. Silent full-resolution live-view shooting up to 10.5 fps; separate reduced-resolution live-view modes approximately 30 fps at 8 megapixels or 60 fps at 2 megapixelsHigh-speed continuous approximately 8 fps with AF/AE tracking; low-speed 1–7 fps. Nikon states up to 50 lossless-compressed 14-bit RAW frames or 100 large Fine JPEGs under its published test conditions.
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation; electronic movie vibration reduction availableNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical VR depends on the attached lens. Electronic movie VR for Full HD/HD, unavailable for UHD.
FlashNo built-in flash; hot shoe and threaded PC sync terminal; optical/radio Nikon CLS with compatible external Speedlights and required accessoriesBuilt-in pop-up flash, guide number approximately 12 at ISO 100 in metres and 20°C; i-TTL, optical commander support and ISO 518 hot shoe. Optional AS-15 provides a sync terminal.
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M; 180000-pixel RGB viewfinder metering with Colour Matrix Metering III, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted modes; ±5 EV stills or ±3 EV video compensation; Active D-LightingAuto, P/S/A/M, scenes, effects and U1/U2 settings; ±5 EV compensation; 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailH.264 MOV/MP4 at 4K 30p/25p/24p, Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p and 720p 60p/50p; actual NTSC rates 59.94/29.97/23.976. Nikon identifies 4K as 1.5× crop and native 1920 × 1080 crop as 3.0×; the latter supports 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p. Maximum recording 29 minutes 59 seconds; 4K up to 144 Mbps; timecode and in-camera time-lapse movies. Cards over 32 GB formatted in-camera allow files over 4 GB without splittingUHD 3840 × 2160 at 29.97/25/23.976p uses an approximately 16.2 × 9.1 mm movie crop regardless of still-image area; Full HD up to 59.94p, HD up to 59.94p. H.264 MOV/MP4, limit 29 minutes 59 seconds; simultaneous clean HDMI output and card recording; in-camera UHD/Full HD time-lapse.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and headphone output; adjustable sensitivity and attenuator; linear PCM for MOV or AAC for MP4; photograph voice memosBuilt-in stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; PCM or AAC depending on file format
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots2,359,000922,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailFixed touch TFT with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% coverage, 11-level manual brightness and colour adjustment; touch priority image transfer with Ethernet or optional WT-6 connection. Global specifies 2359000 dots, Japan rounds to 2360000; dots count subpixelsTilting TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; eyepiece sensor can switch monitor off; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism; approximately 100% FX coverage; 0.72× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 17 mm eyepoint; grid overlayPentaprism, approximately 100% DX coverage or 97% in the 1.3× crop; 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 18.5 mm eyepoint and −2 to +1 dioptre adjustment
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)3580 photographs950 photographs
Body weight1270 g640 g
Release detailNikon Japan records sale on 5 June 2020 after postponements from March to May and then June; the original US announcement's April plan is not an actual retail date. Nikon's Japanese announcement explicitly identifies D5 as the previous modelAnnounced on 12 April 2017; Nikon Japan's release states June availability and its current overview confirms 9 June there. Main retains June without inferring an exact UK first-sale day.
Recording mediaTwo slots each accepting CFexpress Type B or XQD; overflow, backup, separate RAW/JPEG, separate JPEG/JPEG and card copyingSingle UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
PortsUSB Type-C with SuperSpeed USB, mini-HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets, RJ-45 Ethernet with 10/100/1000BASE-T support, ten-pin accessory terminal, PC sync and WT-6 expansion connector; Kensington security lock compatibilityHi-Speed USB Micro-B, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2 and compatible wireless remotes
Wireless connectionsIntegrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; 5 GHz availability depends on region and station mode. Integrated GPS/GLONASS/QZSS positioning, unavailable in some regions; optional WT-6 transmitter for network transferWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.1; SnapBridge; optional ML-L3 infrared remote
Battery life detailEN-EL18c; approximately 3580 CIPA single-frame photographs, 8670 continuous photographs under Nikon's separate test and 105 minutes of CIPA movie battery life. EN-EL18b/18a/18 also supported, with lower endurance using original EN-EL18EN-EL15a/15b or EN-EL15; maker claim approximately 950 CIPA single-frame shots. EN-EL15c may be supplied.
ChargingExternal MH-26a charger; optional EH-6c adapter with EP-6 power connectorExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector
DimensionsApproximately 160 × 163 × 92 mmApproximately 135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 1270 g body only; 1450 g with battery and two CFexpress cards, excluding body cap and shoe coverApproximately 640 g body only or 720 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy body; dust/drip-resistant construction; illuminated controlsHigh-rigidity carbon-fibre composite monocoque body; weather sealing; maker operating range 0–40°C
In the boxEN-EL18c battery, MH-26a charger, UC-E24 USB cable, AN-DC22 strap, DK-27 eyepiece adapter, DK-17F eyepiece, BF-1B body cap, BS-3 shoe cover, BL-6 battery cover and HDMI/USB cable clipEN-EL15-series battery, MH-25a charger, UC-E20 USB cable, AN-DC3 BK strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-28 eyecup; battery revision may vary

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