Nikon's enthusiast DX DSLR with 4K video, tilting screen, and professional-class autofocus.
The Nikon D7500 launched in 2017 as Nikon's enthusiast DX DSLR, borrowing the D500's 20.9MP sensor and EXPEED 5 processor. With 51-point AF, 8fps burst, 4K video, and a tilting touchscreen, it offered near-professional performance in a consumer body.
The 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type points provides reliable tracking for sports and wildlife. The 20.9MP sensor delivers excellent high-ISO performance, sacrificing some resolution versus the D7200's 24MP for better noise handling. 4K video recording is available. The tilting touchscreen and single SD card slot caused controversy versus the D7200's dual slots.
The D7500 is praised for its excellent sensor performance, fast AF, and capable 4K video. It is criticised for the single SD card slot, a downgrade from the D7200's dual slots, and the lack of an AI indexing tab for vintage lenses. The step up to the D500 adds more AF points and the second card slot.
Good value used. Check shutter count which is rated for 150,000, test the tilting screen and AF system, and verify 4K video recording. The single card slot is the most debated omission. For many users the D7500 offers 80 percent of the D500's capability at half the price.