Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 1000D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 1000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D7500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1000D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D7500 were released 2017 and Canon EOS 1000D was released 2008. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D7500 2017
Canon EOS 1000D 2008

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D7500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1000D has a "Canon APS-C"-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 D7500 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D7500 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1000D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D7500 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712
Canon EOS 1000D 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Nikon D7500 has a 105 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1000D. 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 D7500 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1000D. Nikon D7500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 1000D has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D7500 100-51200
Canon EOS 1000D 100-1600

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 D7500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1000D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D7500 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D7500 8
Canon EOS 1000D 3

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D7500. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1000D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 D7500 weighs 640 gr (equal to 1.41 lb) which is 27% heavier than Canon EOS 1000D and its 502 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D7500 640 gr
1.41 lb
Canon EOS 1000D 502 gr
1.11 lb

Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 1000D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 1000D, 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 D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Name Nikon D7500 Canon EOS 1000D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Release Year 2017 2008
Release Date 2017-04-12 2008-06-10
MSRP 1299 USD 729 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5568 x 3712 pixels 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 21 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 5 DIGIC 3
Image
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
ISO Range 100 - 51200 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 51 7
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Articulated LCD Tilting N/A
Screen size 3,2” 2.5”
Screen dots 922000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Frames per second 8 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in, Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth
No
Remote Control Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone) Yes (E3 connector)
GPS Yes
Optional with GP-1A
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D7500
Canon EOS 1000D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger
Canon LP-E5 Li-Ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 950 shots N/A
Width 136 mm 126 mm
Height 104 mm 98 mm
Depth 73 mm 65 mm
Weight 640 gram 502 gram