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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D7500

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Overview
ReleasedOctober 2010June 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.6 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution16.2 MP20.9 MP
Largest image4928 × 32645568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400100–51200
Sensor detailDX CMOS with 16.2 million effective and 16.9 million total pixels; Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data for optional Capture NX 2UK 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 formats12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, lossless-compressed or compressed; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW and JPEG; Picture Controls and in-camera NEF processing12/14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG
ISO detailStandard ISO 100–6400 in one-third or half stops; expansion up to Hi 2, ISO 25600 equivalent; automatic sensitivity controlExpandable to equivalent ISO 50–1640000; Auto ISO available
Image processorEXPEED 2EXPEED 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst6 fps8 fps
Lens detailNikon F mount with AF coupling and contacts; body autofocus motor supports compatible AF lenses. Compatible non-CPU AI lenses support A/M exposure and metering when lens data are supplied; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses excludedDX-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 4800DX phase-detection module, 39 points including nine cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning, dynamic nine/21/39 points, 3D tracking and auto-area AF. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S or AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areasViewfinder 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.
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds in half or one-third stops, Bulb and Time with optional ML-L3; tested to 150000 cycles; X-sync 1/250 second, up to 1/320 with reduced guide number1/8000 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 detailHigh-speed approximately 6 fps; low-speed 1–5 fps; quiet release, mirror-up, interval timer, self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote modes; optional MB-D11 does not raise burst rateHigh-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 attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical VR depends on the attached lens. Electronic movie VR for Full HD/HD, unavailable for UHD.
FlashBuilt-in pop-up i-TTL flash, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; commander mode and accessory shoe; Auto FP with compatible external SpeedlightsBuilt-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, Auto and scene modes; U1/U2 custom presets; 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash, white-balance and Active D-Lighting bracketingAuto, P/S/A/M, scenes, effects and U1/U2 settings; ±5 EV compensation; 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 24 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 24p (23.976 fps), 1280 × 720 at 30p/25p/24p and 640 × 424 at 30p/25p depending on NTSC/PAL setting; approximately 20 minutes maximum; MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with linear PCM audio. Photography Blog handling text incorrectly gives 1920 × 1280, MJPEG AVI and five-minute clips; own Nikon specification controlsUHD 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 mono microphone; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with adjustable sensitivityBuilt-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″3.2″
Screen dots921,000922,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed three-inch TFT with 921000 dots on current US specification, rounded to 920000 on Japan specification; 170° viewing angle; top status LCD and live-view display; dots count subpixelsTilting TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; eyepiece sensor can switch monitor off; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailGlass pentaprism, approximately 100% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; grid display and depth-of-field previewPentaprism, 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-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)1050 photographs950 photographs
Body weight690 g640 g
Release detailNikon Japan records actual first sale on 29 October 2010; global announcement dated 15 September describes a new mid-class DX line, so no direct D90 predecessor is inferredAnnounced 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copyingSingle UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
PortsHi-Speed USB, NTSC/PAL A/V output, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone input and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote or GP-1 GPSHi-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 connectionsOptional ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPSWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.1; SnapBridge; optional ML-L3 infrared remote
Battery life detailEN-EL15 lithium-ion battery; approximately 1050 shots per charge under CIPA conditions according to current Nikon USA specification; optional MB-D11 accepts one EN-EL15 or six AA cellsEN-EL15a/15b or EN-EL15; maker claim approximately 950 CIPA single-frame shots. EN-EL15c may be supplied.
ChargingExternal MH-25 charger; optional EH-5a mains adapter and EP-5B power connectorExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector
DimensionsApproximately 132 × 105 × 77 mmApproximately 135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 690 g body only; 780 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body capApproximately 640 g body only or 720 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy top and rear covers; body joints sealed against dust and moistureHigh-rigidity carbon-fibre composite monocoque body; weather sealing; maker operating range 0–40°C
ColoursBlack–
In the boxEN-EL15, MH-25, UC-E4 USB cable, EG-D2 A/V cable, AN-DC1 strap, BM-11 LCD cover, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-21 eyecup and ViewNX 2 CD-ROMEN-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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