Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D7500

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D7100 compared with D7500
NikonD7100NikonD7500
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2013June 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution24.1 MP20.9 MP
Largest image6000 × 40005568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400100–51200
Sensor detailDX CMOS with 24.1 million effective and 24.71 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter; Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data. Full DX image 6000 × 4000 or 1.3× cropped image 4800 × 3200UK 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 3EXPEED 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. Current Japan specification supports compatible G/E/D, AF, AI-P, non-CPU AI and DX lenses with restrictions; non-CPU lenses use A/M exposure; non-AI, IX and F3AF 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.
AutofocusAdvanced Multi-CAM 3500DX phase-detection module; 51 points including 15 cross-type and one central f/8-compatible point; -2 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning, dynamic nine/21/51 points, 3D tracking and auto-area AF. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S/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; 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 detailFull DX: 6 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 5 fps 14-bit RAW. 1.3× crop: 7 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 6 fps 14-bit RAW; low-speed settings up to 6 fps; quiet release, mirror-up, self-timer and optional ML-L3 infrared remote modesHigh-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, Auto FP with compatible external Speedlights and accessory shoeBuilt-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, scene and effects modes; U1/U2 custom presets; 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash and white-balance bracketing up to five frames; 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 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detail1920 × 1080 at 30p/25p/24p; 60i/50i only in 1.3× cropped mode, interlaced fields rather than 60p/50p; 1280 × 720 at 60p/50p. MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, linear PCM audio; maker maximum 29 min 59 s depends on quality/format. 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 stereo microphone; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with plug-in power and adjustable sensitivity; 3.5 mm headphone outputBuilt-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 dots1,229,000922,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3.2-inch RGBW TFT with approximately 1229000 dots, 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; top status LCD and live view; dots count subpixels including whiteTilting TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; eyepiece sensor can switch monitor off; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism, approximately 100% coverage for DX or 97% for 1.3× crop, 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; OLED information display, grid 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)950 photographs950 photographs
Body weight675 g640 g (better)
Release detailNikon Japan records actual first sale on 14 March 2013; global announcement dated 21 February. The D7000 remained in the range at introduction; no direct predecessor link 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; UHS-I supported; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copyingSingle UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
PortsHi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone input, 3.5 mm headphone output and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote, WR controllers or GP-1/GP-1A GPS; no analogue video outputHi-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 WU-1a Wi-Fi adapter; optional WT-5 with UT-1; optional WR-1/WR-R10 radio or ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; UT-1 provides optional wired LANWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.1; SnapBridge; optional ML-L3 infrared remote
Battery life detailEN-EL15 lithium-ion battery; approximately 950 CIPA shots per charge; optional MB-D15 accepts one EN-EL15 or six AA cells, with approximately 450 CIPA shots using alkaline 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-5b mains adapter and EP-5B power connectorExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector
DimensionsApproximately 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mmApproximately 135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 675 g body only; 765 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; sealing 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-E6 USB cable, AN-DC1BK strap, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-23 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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