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Nikon D7500
Nikon2017
Nikon MirrorlessMount: Nikon FReleased 2017

Nikon D7500

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Nikon D7500, featuring a 20.9MP APS-C DX CMOS sensor, 8 fps continuous burst, and 4K30 Cropped recording.

Camera Type
dslr
Sensor Resolution
20.9 MP
Max Continuous Burst
8 fps
IBIS Stabilization
None
Battery (CIPA)
950 Shots
Weight
720 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Nikon D7500

The Nikon D7500 is a APS-C dslr camera engineered with a 20.9 MP APS-C DX CMOS sensor (23.5 × 15.6 mm) and native Nikon F lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 8 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 Cropped recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
20.9 Megapixel APS-C DX CMOS (23.5 × 15.6 mm) driven by the EXPEED 5 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
51-Point Multi-CAM 3500 II AF with 51 phase-detect points. Captures 8 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K30 Cropped internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:0 MP4. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 720g in a 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-I Slot, Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage), and CIPA rated for 950 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
20.9 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
APS-C DX CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon F
Image Processor Engine
EXPEED 5
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
51-Point Multi-CAM 3500 II AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
51 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
8 fps (Mechanical) / 8 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
8 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
No Internal IBIS (Digital / Lens OIS Only)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K30 Cropped
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K30 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
950 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
720 g (1.59 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5 mm

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