Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D7500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 5D Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

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 5D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 5D Mark II has 21,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 5D Mark II has a 2 % 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

Nikon D7500 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Nikon D7500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 5D Mark II has 50 to 25600.

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 5D Mark II

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 5D Mark II can shoot up to 3,9 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II 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 5D Mark II weighs 850 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 33% heavier than Nikon D7500 and its 640 gr (or 1.41 lb).

Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 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 5D Mark II
Name	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Release Year	2017	2008
Release Date	2017-04-12	2008-09-17
MSRP	1299 USD	2699 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	5568 x 3712 pixels	5616 x 3744 pixels
Megapixels	21 MP	21,1 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 5	DIGIC 4
Image	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Range	100 - 51200	50 - 25600
White Balance Presets	12	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	51	9
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF 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	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”	3”
Screen dots	922000	920000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT liquid-crystal color LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	98%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)	0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Frames per second	8 fps	3,9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	N/A
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 5D Mark II
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in, Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth	Yes Optional
Remote Control	Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	Yes Optional with GP-1A	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon D7500	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	950 shots	850 shots
Width	136 mm	152 mm
Height	104 mm	114 mm
Depth	73 mm	75 mm
Weight	640 gram	850 gram