Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon D7500
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R5 and Nikon D7500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS R5 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D7500 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS R5 were released 2020 and Nikon D7500 was released 2017. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS R5 | 2020 |
Nikon D7500 | 2017 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R5 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D7500 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R5 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Nikon D7500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS R5 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Nikon D7500 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS R5 has a 45 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7500 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS R5 |
45 MP
44761088 pixels 8192 x 5464 |
Nikon D7500 |
21 MP
20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712 |
Canon EOS R5 has a 117 % larger resolution than Nikon D7500. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS R5 | 100-51200 |
Nikon D7500 | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R5 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R5
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7500
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R5 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7500 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS R5 | 20 |
Nikon D7500 | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS R5 and Nikon D7500 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS R5 weighs 738 gr (equal to 1.63 lb) which is 15% heavier than Nikon D7500 and its 640 gr (or 1.41 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS R5 | 738 gr 1.63 lb |
Nikon D7500 | 640 gr 1.41 lb |
Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon D7500 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R5 and Nikon D7500, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Name | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon D7500 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Release Year | 2020 | 2017 |
Release Date | 2020-07-09 | 2017-04-12 |
MSRP | 3899 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 8192 x 5464 pixels | 5568 x 3712 pixels |
Megapixels | 45 MP | 21 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC X | EXPEED 5 |
Image |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift. Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction.) |
Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 1053 | 51 |
Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3,2” |
Screen dots | 2100000 | 922000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 5760000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Frames per second | 20 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
H.265 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 7680 x 4320 8192 x 4320 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in, Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth |
Remote Control | Yes | Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional with GP-1A |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R5 |
Nikon D7500 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 shots | 950 shots |
Width | 138 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 98 mm | 104 mm |
Depth | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Weight | 738 gram | 640 gram |