The Nikon D7500 shares its 20.9-megapixel sensor and EXPEED 5 processor with the flagship D500, giving it identical image quality at a lower price point. This review compares the D7500 against the D500, D7200, and D7100 across image quality, autofocus, speed, video, and battery life. The case for the D7500 weakens considerably once you account for its single card slot, reduced autofocus points, and the D500’s current street pricing. Continue reading Nikon D7500 Camera: Review & Comparison to the Nikon D500, D7200 & D7100

The Nikon D7200 shares the D7100’s body, viewfinder, and 51-point autofocus array, while adding a threefold RAW buffer increase, 1080p video, Wi-Fi, and roughly 160 additional shots per charge. This review weighs each specification gain against the D7100’s continued strengths. The buffer improvement alone changes the D7200’s viability for continuous burst shooting in a way the resolution bump does not. Continue reading Nikon D7200 Camera: Review & Comparison to the Nikon D7100

The Nikon D7100 restores the 51-point autofocus array that the D7000 dropped and adds a 24MP sensor without an optical low-pass filter, a combination that rewards photographers willing to manage moiré in post. This review traces my progression from D300 and D7000 models, covering burst performance, weather sealing, and real-world action and wildlife results. Continue reading Nikon D7100 Camera: Review & Comparison to the Nikon D7000 and D300