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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D7200
D7200 vs D7500 |
Leica SL (Typ 601)
SL (Typ 601) vs SL2 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D7500 | SL2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 2998 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1249.95 | $5995.00 |
| Street Price: | $863.62 | $5,624.98 |
| Date Available: | 2017-06-30 | 2019-11-21 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
42.2 oz
(1,197 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
32.7 oz
(928 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.3 x
4.1 x
2.9 in. (136 x 104 x 73 mm) |
5.7 x
4.2 x
1.7 in. (146 x 107 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.9 | 47.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.22 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 86 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.0 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,483 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 2136 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1424 (3.0 MP, Other) |
8368 x 5584
(46.7 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed; RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.2 | 20.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
4992x3744 (30p/25p/24p)
4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (180p/150p/120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Leica L bayonet |
| Lens: | Nikon AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR DX | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 120mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 80mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4 (tele) - f/22 (wide) / f/32 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 1 sensor); Single-point AF; 9, 21, or 51-point dynamic area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode: Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone, Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF; Smart AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs (picture taken only after successful focusing), AFc (picture can be taken at any time), AF setting can be saved |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x magnification (~0.63x 35mm eq.), 18.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | EVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, 120 fps, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 5,760,000 dots (1,920,000 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 2,100,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (2 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. | Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Grey Card, Grey Card Live View, Manual color temperature 2000K to 11500K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses), color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle); Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used); Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses | Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Custom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 187.0 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported | TTL Auto, Manual |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | Both slots support UHS-II | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed; RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional: wired or wireless | Wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, Accessory Terminal, USB 2.0 Micro-USB, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack | USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, HDMI 2.0b Type A; 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.2 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.2 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 47 | 78 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.2 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 31 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.08 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.119 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.052 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.050 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15a | Proprietary BP-SCL4 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Leica PHOTOS | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover, splash-water protected in compliance with IEC standard 60529 (protection type IP54). | |
