Nikon D7500 vs Sony RX10 IV

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Nikon D7500 vs Sony RX10 IV

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D7500 advantages over Sony RX10 IV

Less expensive
$897 vs $1698*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

950 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
72 mm vs 127 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony RX10 IV advantages over Nikon D7500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Higher-res screen
480k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
217 vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
24.2 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
112 vs 47 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Sony RX10 IV

Nikon D7200

$1698
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1016
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D

Sony RX10 IV

Canon 80D

$1698
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Canon 80D

Compared to Sony RX10 III

Nikon D7500

Sony RX10 III

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1398
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Sony RX10 III

Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III

$1698
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1398
1 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX10 III

Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

$797
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-70

Sony RX10 IV

Pentax K-70

$1698
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Nikon D7500

Panasonic FZ2500

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 IV

Panasonic FZ2500

$1698
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500

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