Nikon D7500 20.9MP DSLR Camera
Score: 97/100
Pentax KF 18-55 WR
Score: 97/100Rankings
The Nikon D7500 is a high-performance APS-C DSLR aimed at enthusiasts and semi-professionals, featuring a 20.9 MP sensor, EXPEED 5 processor, 51-point AF system and 4K video capability, all housed in a weather-sealed, ergonomically improved body.
The Pentax KF is a rugged, weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with a 24.2 MP sensor, in-body stabilization and a fully articulating screen, aimed at outdoor and travel shooters. It offers solid image quality and legacy lens compatibility but falls short on battery endurance, modern connectivity and 4K video.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.9 MP | 24.24 MPbest | |
8 fpsbest | 6 fps | |
51,200 | 102,400best | |
— | 410 shotsbest | |
51best | 11 | |
97 % | 100 %best | |
3.2 inbest | 3 in | |
0.94 xbest | 0.63 x |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor & Image(2) | ||
Effective Megapixels (MP) | 20.9 MP | 24.24 MP |
Maximum ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Autofocus(1) | ||
AF Points | 51 | 11 |
Performance(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 8 fps | 6.0 fps |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution | 4K UHD 30fps | 1080p |
Viewfinder(2) | ||
Viewfinder Coverage (%) | 97 % | 100 % |
Viewfinder Magnification (x) | 0.94 x | 0.63 x |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth | true | false |
Flash(1) | ||
Flash Sync Speed (1/seconds) | 250 1/seconds | 180 1/seconds |
Display(2) | ||
LCD Size (in) | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
LCD Resolution (dots) | 922000 dots | 1037000 dots |
Lens & Mount(2) | ||
Lens Mount | Nikon F mount | K-mount |
Kit Lens Focal Range | 18–140 mm | 18-55mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the D7500 for marrying flagship-level image quality and autofocus performance with a more affordable price point, highlighting its fast 8 fps burst, robust 4K video, and weather-sealed construction.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the camera's image quality, speed, and the versatile touchscreen, especially for travel, wildlife, and vlogging, while noting the missing second card slot and the 4K crop as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praise the KF for its rugged build, versatile articulated screen, and the benefit of in-body stabilization while noting that its modest battery capacity, lack of 4K video, and a relatively simple 11-point AF system keep it from competing with newer mirrorless offerings.
