Like photographers, most DSLRs have a preferred subject matter – whether it's fast-moving wildlife or city nightlife.

The drop to 20 megapixels will be a surprise to many and this has a slight impact on the D7500's outright resolution – but its speed, low-light performance and overall image quality are first rate.

Good high ISO performance; 4K video; 8fps continuous shooting

Only one card slot; No battery grip provision; No real gains in image quality

Announced in early January, the D7500 is the latest model in a long line of DSLRs for photo enthusiasts that began with the D70 back in January 2004. The new model replaces the D7200 and uses the 20-megapixel sensor from the D500 to enable 4K video and a faster continuous frame rate, albeit with a...

The Nikon D7500 takes two steps forward from the D7200, and then turns around to take a step back. It offers some serious improvements-a faster capture rate with a large shooting buffer, a more robust implementation of a trusted autofocus system, better protection against dust and moisture, 4K video...

20.9MP APS-C image sensor; 8.1fps continuous shooting; 50-shot Raw, 100-shot JPG buffer; 51-point autofocus system; Tilting touch LCD; Weather-sealed body; 4K video capture; SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

4K video is cropped; Autofocus system not as robust as D500; Only one memory card slot; Omits Depth of Field Preview function; No battery grip option

I have been wanting a nikon camera for years and researched for a long time which one to buy; Had to wait til this one was released but am so glad I did as I absolutely love it; I brought it body only and then brought a couple of lens that I would use more than the kit lens

None

is a small, robust and powerful camera. The image quality is great and it’s packed full of features. It will perform well in most video-making environments.

"Compared to D7200: =- lighter =- smaller =- better colours excellent image quality =- better metering =- better ISO performance - 8 FPS =- tilting touch screen - 4K video Compared to D500 =- better high ISO performance (as per DXOMark.com) =- better image quality - less functionality (restricted...

Better than some full frames in this price bracket. More than fills the gap between the D7200 and the D500 in Nikon's APS-C range.

Excellent image performance; Even lighter than the D7200; Competitively priced; Versatile - landscape or close-up; the lens does the job

No second card slot; Less pixels in the image sensor - Effect? Not much at all; VR Lens isn't compatible with any Nikon camera models released prior to 2013

A number of new features are now in the Nikon D7500 -- but a few of them are missing too.

Excellent speed and performance; Solid image quality; Tilting LCD screen; Plenty of physical controls; 4K video; Weather sealing

No dual SD card slots; Bluetooth connectivity issues; Slightly lower resolution than the D7200

On paper, it might seem like the Nikon D7500 is a step back from its predecessor, the D7200. The D7500 has fewer megapixels (20 MP, as opposed to 24 MP in the D7200), lacks a second card slot and doesn't work with older lenses.

Excellent image quality; Speedy continuous shooting; Fast autofocus; Responsive touch screen; Extensive feature set

No dual card slots; 4K video cropped; AF erratic in video capture