Nikon Dslr Comparison - April 2026

Last Updated - April 3, 2026

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Model

Nikon D7500 20.9MP DSLR Camera with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, Black

Model

Nikon D850 DSLR Camera, Bundle with 64GB Memory Card, Shoulder Bag, Nikon 1 Year Warranty

Model

Nikon Z50 II with Two Lenses | Compact mirrorless Stills/Video Camera with Easy Color presets and Wireless Photo Sharing | USA Model

Model

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera|2 Lens Kit with EF18-55mm + EF 75-300mm Lens, Black

Model

Nikon D3300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with Auto Focus-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom Lens (Black)

Model

Nikon D7500 DX-Format Digital SLR Body

Model

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | Built-in Wi-Fi | 24.1 MP CMOS Sensor | DIGIC 4+ Image Processor and Full HD Videos

Brand

Nikon

Brand

Nikon

Brand

Nikon

Brand

Canon

Brand

Nikon

Brand

Nikon

Brand

Canon

Reviews

4,995 reviews

Reviews

6 reviews

Reviews

294 reviews

Reviews

24,480 reviews

Reviews

3,054 reviews

Reviews

4,995 reviews

Reviews

24,480 reviews

Features

Automatic focus

9.8

Automatic focus

9.8

Automatic focus

9.6

Automatic focus

9.1

Automatic focus

9.1

Automatic focus

9.8

Automatic focus

9.3

For starters

8.6

For starters

8.6

For starters

8.4

For starters

9.3

For starters

9.6

For starters

8.6

For starters

9.3

Image quality

9.9

Image quality

9.9

Image quality

9.8

Image quality

9.3

Image quality

9.8

Image quality

9.9

Image quality

9.6

Lasts a long time

9.9

Lasts a long time

9.9

Lasts a long time

9.9

Lasts a long time

9.3

Lasts a long time

9.9

Lasts a long time

9.9

Lasts a long time

9.1

Battery duration

9.6

Battery duration

9.6

Battery duration

9.4

Battery duration

9.3

Battery duration

9.1

Battery duration

9.6

Battery duration

9.1

Tech Specs

item weight

1.66 Pounds

item weight

2.02 Pounds

item weight

2.4 pounds

item weight

3 Pounds

item weight

15.2 ounces

item weight

1.7 Pounds

item weight

1.04 Pounds

form factor

DSLR

form factor

DSLR

form factor

DSLR

form factor

Compact SLR

form factor

DSLR

form factor

DSLR

autofocus points

153

autofocus points

display fixture type

Tilting

display fixture type

tilting

display fixture type

Articulating

display fixture type

Fixed

display fixture type

Tilting

display fixture type

Fixed

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

video capture format

MP4

video capture format

mpeg-4 h.264

video capture format

MP4

video capture format

MP4

shooting modes

Aperture-Priority, Auto modes, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority, Special Effects Modes U1, U2

shooting modes

Fotograma a fotograma, continuo a baja velocidad, continuo a alta velocidad , Obturador silencioso, Obturador silencioso continuo, Disparador automático, Espejo arriba.

shooting modes

Scene intelligent auto, flash off, creative auto, landscape, close-up, sports, food, night portrait, portrait, P, Tv, Av, M, with flash, with bulb exposures

shooting modes

Auto, auto flash off , portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up and night portrait

shooting modes

Aperture-Priority, Auto modes, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority, Special Effects Modes U1, U2

shooting modes

Landscape; portrait mode; close-up; night portrait; food; sports mode

flash sync speed

1/250 Second

flash sync speed

1/250 Second

flash sync speed

1/200 Second

flash sync speed

1/200 sec

flash sync speed

1/250 Second

flash sync speed

1/200 Second

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Amateur

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

display resolution maximum

922, 000 Dots

display resolution maximum

2359K dots

display resolution maximum

1 Pixels

display resolution maximum

921000

display resolution maximum

1560000 Pixels

display resolution maximum

720 X480 Pixels

expanded iso minimum

100

expanded iso minimum

100

expanded iso minimum

100

expanded iso minimum

100

expanded iso minimum

100

camera flash

Hotshoe

camera flash

Hotshoe

camera flash

Hotshoe

camera flash

Built-In

camera flash

Built-In

camera flash

Hotshoe

expanded iso maximum

51200

expanded iso maximum

102400

expanded iso maximum

6400

expanded iso maximum

25600

expanded iso maximum

51200

expanded iso maximum

12800

effective still resolution

20.9 MP

effective still resolution

45.7 MP

effective still resolution

24.1 MP

effective still resolution

24.2 MP

effective still resolution

20.9 MP

effective still resolution

24.1 MP

maximum aperture

3.5 f

maximum aperture

5.6 Millimeters

maximum aperture

5.6 f

maximum aperture

3.5 Millimeters

maximum aperture

5.6 f

viewfinder magnification

0.94x

viewfinder magnification

0.75x

viewfinder magnification

0.8x

viewfinder magnification

0.85x

viewfinder magnification

0.94x

viewfinder magnification

0.8x

screen size

3.2 Inches

screen size

3.2 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

3.2 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

color

Black

color

Black

color

Black

color

Black

color

Black

color

Black

lens type

Telephoto Zoom, Wide Angle zoom

lens type

Fisheye

lens type

Wide Angle

lens type

Interchangeable

lens type

Converter

lens type

Wide Angle

compatible mountings

Nikon DX

compatible mountings

Nikon DX, Nikon FX

compatible mountings

Canon EF

compatible mountings

Nikon F FX , Nikon F DX

compatible mountings

Nikon DX

compatible mountings

Canon EF

flash memory type

Micro SD

flash memory type

Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD

flash memory type

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

flash memory type

SD/SDHC/SDXC

flash memory type

SD, SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC (UHS-I compliant) memory card

flash memory type

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

battery weight

0.25 Grams

battery weight

10 Grams

battery weight

90.7 Grams

battery weight

1 Grams

battery weight

80 Grams

battery weight

90.7 Grams

white balance settings

Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

white balance settings

Auto

white balance settings

Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

white balance settings

Auto

white balance settings

Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

white balance settings

Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

memory slots available

connectivity technology

HDMI, USB

connectivity technology

Bluetooth

connectivity technology

HDMI, NFC, USB

connectivity technology

NTSC, PAL

connectivity technology

HDMI, USB

connectivity technology

HDMI, NFC, USB

photo sensor size

APS-C

photo sensor size

35.9 mm x 23.9 mm

photo sensor size

APS-H

photo sensor size

APS-C

photo sensor size

APS-C

photo sensor size

APS-C

image stabilization

Digital

image stabilization

Digital

image stabilization

true

image stabilization

Digital

image stabilization

true

supported image format

JPEG, RAW

supported image format

JPEG, RAW, TIFF

supported image format

JPEG, RAW

supported image format

JPEG, Other, RAW

supported image format

JPEG, RAW

supported image format

JPEG, RAW

focus type

Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)

focus type

manual-and-auto

focus type

Auto Focus

focus type

Manual Focus

focus type

manual-and-auto

focus type

automatic_only

jpeg quality level

Basic, Fine, Normal

jpeg quality level

Basic, Fine, Normal

jpeg quality level

Fine

jpeg quality level

Basic, Fine, Normal

jpeg quality level

Basic, Fine, Normal

jpeg quality level

Basic

auto focus technology

Phase Detection

auto focus technology

Phase Detection

auto focus technology

Hybrid

auto focus technology

Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection

auto focus technology

Eye Detection

auto focus technology

Automatic, Manual

digital zoom

7.8

digital zoom

0.75 x

digital zoom

0.34 x

digital zoom

7.8

digital zoom

0.34 x

optical zoom

5 x

optical zoom

1 x

optical zoom

3 x

optical zoom

1 x

optical zoom

3 x

file format

JPEG, Raw

file format

JPEG, Raw

file format

JPEG, Raw

file format

RAW

built in media

Camera

built in media

Camera Body & Lens

built in media

Camera Body Only

built in media

Camera Body & Lens

flash modes

iTTL

flash modes

Auto, Flash On, Off

flash modes

Auto; Auto/Red-Eye Reduction; Fill-In; Off; Rear Curtain/Slow Sync; Rear Sync; Red-Eye Reduction; Slow Sync; Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction

flash modes

Auto, Flash On, Off

model series

D7000

model series

EOS Rebel

model series

D7500

model series

Rebel T7

phase detection sensor points

warranty description

Standard

warranty description

1 yea manufacturer

warranty description

Manufacturer

warranty description

1 year manufacturer

self timer

20 Seconds

self timer

10 Seconds, 2 Seconds

self timer

20 Seconds

self timer

10 Seconds

battery cell type

Lithium Ion

battery cell type

Lithium Ion

battery cell type

Lithium Ion

battery cell type

Lithium Ion

focus mode

Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)

focus mode

Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)

focus mode

Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)

focus mode

Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)

video output

Mini-HDMI

video output

Mini-HDMI

video output

Mini-HDMI

video output

Mini-HDMI

item height

2.9 inches

item height

4 inches

item height

2.9 inches

item height

4 inches

minimum focal length

18 Millimeters

minimum focal length

18 Millimeters

minimum focal length

18 Millimeters

minimum focal length

18 Millimeters

image capture type

Stills & Video

image capture type

Stills & Video

image capture type

Stills

image capture type

Stills

recording capacity

30 Minutes

recording capacity

30 Minutes

recording capacity

30 Minutes

recording capacity

30 Minutes

delay between shots

0.13 seconds

delay between shots

0.33 seconds

delay between shots

0.13 seconds

delay between shots

0.33 seconds

total usb 2 0 ports

lens construction

17 Elements in 12 Groups

lens construction

11 Elements in 9 Groups

lens construction

Telephoto

lens construction

11 Elements in 9 Groups

metering methods

Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot

metering methods

average, center-weighted, multi-zone, partial, spot

metering methods

Center Weighted

metering methods

average, center-weighted, multi-zone, partial, spot

video resolution

4K UHD 2160p

video resolution

FHD 1080p

video resolution

4K UHD 2160p

video resolution

FHD 1080p

wireless technology

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

wireless technology

BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC

wireless technology

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

wireless technology

BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC

continuous shooting

8 FPS

continuous shooting

3 FPS

continuous shooting

3 FPS

remote included

maximum image size

20.9 MP

maximum image size

24.1 MP

maximum image size

5568 Pixels

maximum image size

22.22 Inches

minimum shutter speed

30 Seconds

minimum shutter speed

1/4000 Seconds

minimum shutter speed

1/8000 Seconds

minimum shutter speed

1/4000 Seconds

has color screen

Yes

has color screen

Yes

has color screen

Yes

has color screen

Yes

write speed

8 fps (stills), High (video)

write speed

up to 104 MB/s

write speed

8 fps

write speed

Several MB/s to over 100 MB/s

maximum focal length

140 Millimeters

maximum focal length

300 Millimeters

maximum focal length

55 Millimeters

maximum focal length

55 Millimeters

photo filter thread size

67 Millimeters

photo filter thread size

58 Millimeters

photo filter thread size

52 Millimeters

photo filter thread size

58 Millimeters

photo sensor resolution

20.9 MP

photo sensor resolution

24.1 MP

photo sensor resolution

20.9 MP

photo sensor resolution

24.1 MP

viewfinder

Optical

viewfinder

Optical

viewfinder

Optical

viewfinder

Optical

bit depth

14 Bit

bit depth

14 Bit

bit depth

14 Bit

bit depth

14 Bit

aspect ratio

16:9, 3:2

aspect ratio

1.50:1

aspect ratio

16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3

aspect ratio

16:9, 3:2

aspect ratio

total usb ports

exposure control

Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

exposure control

manual-and-automatic

exposure control

Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority, User

exposure control

Manual

digital still

Yes

digital still

Yes

digital still

Yes

digital still

Yes

movie mode

Yes

movie mode

Yes

movie mode

Yes

movie mode

Yes

zoom

Optical Zoom

zoom

Optical Zoom

zoom

Digital Zoom

zoom

Optical Zoom

autofocus

Yes

autofocus

Yes

autofocus

Yes

autofocus

Yes

total still resolution

20.9 MP

total still resolution

24.1 MP

total still resolution

20.9 MP

total still resolution

24.1 MP

maximum shutter speed

1/8000 to 30 Seconds

maximum shutter speed

30 Seconds

maximum shutter speed

30 Seconds

sensor type

CMOS

sensor type

CMOS

sensor type

CMOS

sensor type

CMOS

total video out ports

photo filter size

67 Millimeters

photo filter size

58 Millimeters

photo filter size

58 Millimeters

series number

7500

series number

7000

series number

number of diaphragm blades

focal length description

18 to 140mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 27 to 210mm)

focal length description

18 to 55mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28.8 to 88mm)

focal length description

18 to 55mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28.8 to 88mm)

camera lens

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

camera lens

300 millimetres

camera lens

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens (standard zoom lens with image stabilizer, designed for Canon EOS cameras with APS-C size image sensors)

real angle of view

75.8 Degrees

real angle of view

2.02 Degrees

real angle of view

57.3 Degrees

age range description

Adult

age range description

Adult

age range description

Adult

age range description

focus features

Phase Detection

focus features

Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)

focus features

Passive

specific uses for product

Wedding

specific uses for product

Photography, Videography

specific uses for product

Travel, Wedding, Wildlife

night vision

aperture modes

f/3.5-5.6, f/4-5.6

aperture modes

[F3.5-F5.6, F4.5-F6.3]

aperture modes

F3.5–F5.6

flash memory bus interface type

UHS-I

flash memory bus interface type

UHS-I or UHS-III

flash memory bus interface type

global trade identification number

00660685196582

global trade identification number

00018208015818

global trade identification number

00013803302721

dots per screen

1 pixel

dots per screen

922, 000

dots per screen

920000

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9.8
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Nikon D7500 20.9MP DSLR Camera with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, Black

9.9 Image quality

9.9 lasts a long time

9.8 Automatic focus

Why we love it

Exceptional image quality and color accuracy.

Fast and reliable autofocus system.

Versatile for photography and video.
Main highlights

Large 3.2” 922K dot, tilting LCD screen with touch functionality
Focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx; 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view
Class leading image quality, ISO range, image processing and metering equivalent to the award winning D500
51 point AF system with 15 cross type sensors and group area AF paired with up to 8 fps continuous shooting capability
4K Ultra HD and 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound, power aperture control, auto ISO, 4K UHD Time Lapse and more
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9.7
2

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Nikon D850 DSLR Camera, Bundle with 64GB Memory Card, Shoulder Bag, Nikon 1 Year Warranty

9.9 Image quality

9.9 lasts a long time

9.8 Automatic focus

Why we love it

45.7MP resolution

9fps continuous shooting

8K/4K time lapse
Main highlights

SUPERIOR IMAGE QUALITY – 45.7MP FX-format BSI CMOS sensor with EXPEED 5 processor delivers exceptional dynamic range, rich color, and low-noise performance for professional photo and 4K UHD video capture.
PROFESSIONAL AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM – Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system with 180k-pixel RGB metering sensor provides fast, accurate subject tracking, reliable focus down to f/8, and excellent performance for sports, wildlife, and events.
INCLUDED: Nikon D850 DSLR Camera Body | Battery | Charger | USB Cable | Cable Clip | Camera Strap | Body Cap | Eyepiece | Nikon 1-Year Limited Warranty | 64GB SD Card | Shoulder Bag
HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE & CONNECTIVITY – Shoot up to 7 fps for 51 RAW frames (9 fps with optional grip) with AE/AF tracking; Native ISO 64–25600 expandable to 32–102400 plus SnapBridge Wi-Fi & Bluetooth for seamless transfer and remote control.
ADVANCED VIDEO & CREATIVE FEATURES – Record 4K UHD video at 30p and create 8K time-lapse movies with Focus Shift Mode, Negative Digitizer Mode, and a 3.2" 2.36m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD for flexible shooting and workflow control.
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9.6
3

Nikon
Nikon Z50 II with Two Lenses | Compact mirrorless Stills/Video Camera with Easy Color presets and Wireless Photo Sharing | USA Model

9.9 lasts a long time

9.8 Image quality

9.6 Automatic focus

Why we love it

Compact yet powerful design.

Excellent subject tracking.

Versatile creative options.
Main highlights

Powerful Video: Capture the scene with incredible quality and detail with 4K UHD/60p, in-camera 120p slow-motion in Full HD, built-in electronic VR and product review mode.
Go Beyond Your Phone: Capture lifelike colors and incredible details from dawn to dusk thanks to a superior 20.9-megapixel DX format (APS-C size) sensor several times larger than that of a typical smartphone, but still lightweight and compact enough to fit in a small bag.
Focus with Confidence: People, dogs, cats, birds and vehicles—the Z50II can automatically detect and accurately track nine distinct subjects. Plus dedicated bird and airplane modes for even greater autofocus accuracy.
Find Your Aesthetic: At the press of the Picture Control button, choose from 31 built-in presets designed to make your photos and videos stand out. Create and save your own Picture Control presets or download bespoke Cloud Picture Controls directly to your Z50II from Nikon Imaging Cloud. Play with results in real-time as you shoot and open up a world of creative possibilities.
Built-in Flash: Get beautifully balanced photos indoors and at night. Use Night Portrait mode to create natural-looking slow-shutter flash portraits. Share in a snap: Send photos and video to your smart device in seconds using the free Nikon SnapBridge app. Includes the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens
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Nikon Dslr Comparison - April 2026

nikon dslr comparison

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Model

Brand

Reviews

Features

Automatic focus

For starters

Image quality

Lasts a long time

Battery duration

Tech Specs

item weight

form factor

autofocus points

display fixture type

display type

are batteries included

video capture format

shooting modes

flash sync speed

skill level

display resolution maximum

expanded iso minimum

camera flash

expanded iso maximum

effective still resolution

maximum aperture

viewfinder magnification

screen size

color

lens type

compatible mountings

flash memory type

battery weight

white balance settings

memory slots available

connectivity technology

photo sensor size

image stabilization

supported image format

focus type

jpeg quality level

auto focus technology

digital zoom

optical zoom

file format

built in media

flash modes

model series

phase detection sensor points

warranty description

self timer

battery cell type

focus mode

video output

item height

minimum focal length

image capture type

recording capacity

delay between shots

total usb 2 0 ports

lens construction

metering methods

video resolution

wireless technology

continuous shooting

remote included

maximum image size

minimum shutter speed

has color screen

write speed

maximum focal length

photo filter thread size

photo sensor resolution

viewfinder

bit depth

aspect ratio