Nikon D4 vs Nikon D7500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D4 and Nikon D7500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D4 were released 2012 and Nikon D7500 was released 2017. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D4 2012
Nikon D7500 2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D4 has a "Nikon FX"-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 **
Nikon D4 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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D4 has a 16,2 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
Nikon D4 16,2 MP
16163840 pixels
4928 x 3280
Nikon D7500 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Nikon D7500 has a 28 % larger resolution than Nikon D4. 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

Nikon D4 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D7500. Nikon D4 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 204800 while Nikon D7500 has 100 to 51200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D4 100-204800
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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4
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. Nikon D4 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7500 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D4 11
Nikon D7500 8

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D4 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.

Nikon D4 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 109% heavier than Nikon D7500 and its 640 gr (or 1.41 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D4 1340 gr
2.95 lb
Nikon D7500 640 gr
1.41 lb

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D7500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D4 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
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Name Nikon D4 Nikon D7500
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Release Year 2012 2017
Release Date 2012-01-06 2017-04-12
MSRP 5999 USD 1299 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4928 x 3280 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 16,2 MP 21 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 3 EXPEED 5
Image
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
ISO Range 100 - 204800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 12 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 51 51
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier FX (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
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 3,2” 3,2”
Screen dots 921000 922000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Frames per second 11 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 Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Memory Card Compact Flash
XQD
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Optional via WT-5, WT-5A
Yes
Built-in, Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth
Remote Control Yes (via ten-pin remote terminal) Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone)
GPS Yes
GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
Yes
Optional with GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D4
Nikon D7500
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery & charger
EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 950 shots
Width 160 mm 136 mm
Height 157 mm 104 mm
Depth 91 mm 73 mm
Weight 1340 gram 640 gram