Class-leading image quality in an agile body

What if the superior image quality of the D500, Nikon's DX flagship D-SLR camera, was made even more accessible? The new D7500 employs the same CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5 image-processing engine and 180K-pixel RGB sensor used in the D500, but packs them into a more compact and lightweight body. It gives you total confidence when shooting under harsh lighting conditions or capturing fast and erratically moving subjects. If you have a passion to take your photography to the next level, the D7500 is the perfect partner.

• Overview
• Specifications

• Follow your passion wherever it leads.

  Born from a desire for flagship performance and innovation in a more compact and streamlined connected camera, the D7500 delivers the game-changing resolution, ISO range, image processing and energy efficiency of the award-winning D500 in an enthusiast-level DSLR. Simply put, the D7500 is built to outperform any camera in its class with top-tier image quality, blazing speed, flawless autofocus, 4K Ultra HD video and pro-grade creative tools—all in a comfortable, rugged design. This is a camera for the new generation of creators. 

  • DX Format
  • 20.9 Megapixels
  • 8 FPS Continuous Shooting
  • 100-51,200 ISO Expandable to 1,640,000
  • 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 at 30/25/24p

  Flagship Image Quality

  The D7500 uses the same 20.9 MP DX-format image sensor and Expeed 5 image processing engine as the D500, taking your photos and videos to the next level.

  20.9 Megapixel CMOS Sensor

  The D7500 employs the same CMOS image sensor used in the Nikon DX flagship model D500, offering 20.9 megapixels. Designed without a low-pass filter, it strikes an optimal balance between image resolution and low-noise performance. Paired with NIKKOR lenses, the D7500 produces amazingly sharp, crisp images.

  Expeed 5 Image Processing

  Nikon’s powerful Expeed 5 image-processing engine handles fast continuous shooting and 4K UHD video recording at 30p with ease.

  ISO Range up to 51,200

  With a wide standard ISO range from 100 to 51,200 (expandable to ISO 1,640,000), you can achieve sharper low-light images with minimal noise.

  AF and Capturing Ability

  Superb shooting performance for moving subjects.

  8 fps Continuous Shooting with Extended Buffer Capacity

  Capture elusive subjects at their peak with up to 8 fps continuous shooting¹ for approximately 50 RAW images (14-bit lossless compressed).

  Cinematic Versatility

  Get your creative world in motion with stunning 4K UHD video and advanced filmmaking features.

  4K UHD Video Recording

  The D7500 lets you record up to 29:59 in 4K UHD/30p as well as Full HD. Record uncompressed, 8 bit 4:2:2 4K UHD files to an external recorder via HDMI, while simultaneously recording to your in-camera SD memory card. You also have the option of recording in MP4 format for smooth playback on smart devices. Combined with the excellent optical performance of NIKKOR lenses, the D7500 depicts scenes in breathtaking detail.

  In-camera Time-lapse Movies

  The D7500 lets you generate 4K UHD² or Full HD time-lapse movies, entirely in the camera.

  Power Aperture Control

  Change the aperture smoothly and quietly during movie recording—especially useful for significant brightness shifts in a single shot.³

  Versatile Sound Controls

  Microphone sensitivity levels can be adjusted in 20 increments while visually monitoring the sound level indicator during movie recording.

  Active D-Lighting

  Preserve details in highlights and shadows when shooting high-contrast scenes, giving your footage richer tonal gradation and a more natural brightness.

  Electronic VR

  Capture smooth footage when working without a tripod, or using a single-focal-length (prime) lens without optical VR.

  Take creative control over your images

  With Nikon’s Picture Control System, you can select one of eight Picture Controls according to your creative intentions including Picture Control Auto to automatically optimize images to each scene.

  Designed for Performance

  The D7500 was designed to fuel your creativity all day long.

  Master the light

  Add new depth and dimension to your images with Advanced Lighting Control.⁵

  WR-R10 and Speedlight System

  Combined with Nikon’s versatile WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller (sold separately), the D7500 can control up to three groups of optional SB-5000 Speedlights simultaneously via radio control.

  Creative Expandability

  Master the D7500’s diverse shooting capabilities.

  Multiple Exposure

  Combine up to 10 images using the multiple exposure function. Save every frame or just the composite image.

  Raw Batch Processing

  Quickly select and process large quantities of RAW images in-camera to adjust settings, correct exposure and save post-production time.

  Built to Last

  Expand your shooting possibilities, even under harsh conditions. 

  ¹ Approximate frame rates for a fully charged EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, using continuous-servo AF, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and with other settings at default values.
  ² Maximum recording duration of 4K UHD time-lapse photography is 3 minutes.
  ³ Functions in exposure mode A and M only. Operational sound may be picked up when using the internal microphone. External microphone use recommended.
  ⁴ Compatible with iPhone® and/or iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system.
  ⁵ D7500 is fully compatible with SB-500, SB-700, SB-910 and SB-5000.
  ⁶ Per CIPA standards, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned off.

• Body type	Mid-size SLR
  Sensor
  Max resolution	5568 x 3712
  Other resolutions	4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856
  Image ratio w:h	3:2
  Effective pixels	21 megapixels
  Sensor photo detectors	22 megapixels
  Sensor size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
  Sensor type	CMOS
  Processor	Expeed 5
  Image
  ISO	ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
  Boosted ISO (minimum)	50
  Boosted ISO (maximum)	1640000
  White balance presets	12
  Custom white balance	Yes (5)
  Image stabilization	Digital only
  Image stabilization notes	3-axis Electronic for Full HD and below
  Uncompressed format	RAW
  JPEG quality levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
  Optics & Focus
  Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
  Manual focus	Yes
  Number of focus points	51
  Lens mount	Nikon F
  Focal length multiplier	1.5×
  Screen / viewfinder
  Articulated LCD	Tilting
  Screen size	3.2″
  Screen dots	922,000
  Touch screen	Yes
  Screen type	TFT LCD
  Live view	Yes
  Viewfinder type	Optical (pentaprism)
  Viewfinder coverage	100%
  Viewfinder magnification	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
  Photography features
  Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
  Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
  Aperture priority	Yes
  Shutter priority	Yes
  Manual exposure mode	Yes
  Subject / scene modes	Yes
  Built-in flash	Yes (Pop-up)
  Flash range	12.00 m (at ISO 100)
  External flash	Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
  Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
  Continuous drive	8.0 fps
  Self-timer	Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
  Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
  Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  AE Bracketing	±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
  WB Bracketing	Yes (3 frames in 1-stop increments)
  Videography features
  Format	MPEG-4, H.264
  Videography notes	Supports MOV and MP4 packages
  Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 48 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 48 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 60p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 60p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 50p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 50p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  Microphone	Stereo
  Speaker	Mono
  Storage
  Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
  Connectivity
  USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  HDMI	Yes (mini-HDMI)
  Microphone port	Yes
  Headphone port	Yes
  Wireless	Built-In
  Wireless notes	Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth
  Remote control	Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone)
  Physical
  Environmentally sealed	Yes
  Battery	Battery Pack
  Battery description	EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger
  Battery Life (CIPA)	950
  Weight (inc. batteries)	720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
  Dimensions	136 x 104 x 73 mm (5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87″)
  Other features
  Orientation sensor	Yes
  Timelapse recording	Yes (4K output)
  GPS	Optional
  GPS notes	GP-1A