Nikon D7500 vs Sony a6600
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D7500 and Sony a6600. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D7500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Sony a6600 is from Sony. Both Nikon and Sony are well known brands though.
Nikon D7500 were released 2017 and Sony a6600 was released 2019. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D7500 | 2017 |
Sony a6600 | 2019 |
Type of camera
Nikon D7500 is a DSLR camera while Sony a6600 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D7500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Sony a6600 has a "Sony 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 |
Sony a6600 | 75 mm Sony APS-C 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Nikon D7500 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6600 has 24 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 |
Sony a6600 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a6600 has a 16 % 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 Sony a6600. Nikon D7500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a6600 has 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D7500 | 100-51200 |
Sony a6600 | 100-32000 |
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 Sony a6600
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 Sony a6600 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D7500 | 8 |
Sony a6600 | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D7500 and Sony a6600 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 D7500 weighs 640 gr (equal to 1.41 lb) which is 27% heavier than Sony a6600 and its 503 gr (or 1.11 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D7500 | 640 gr 1.41 lb |
Sony a6600 | 503 gr 1.11 lb |
Nikon D7500 vs Sony a6600 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D7500 and Sony a6600, 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 |
Sony a6600 |
Name | Nikon D7500 | Sony a6600 |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Release Year | 2017 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2017-04-12 | 2019-08-28 |
MSRP | 1299 USD | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 5568 x 3712 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 21 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | Bionz X |
Image |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 32000 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
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 Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 51 | 425 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E 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 (1.5x) 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 D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3,2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 922000 | 921600 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 2359296 |
Photography features |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 11 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 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 Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in, Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired, wireless, smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Optional with GP-1A |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D7500 |
Sony a6600 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger
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NP-FZ100
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 shots | 810 shots |
Width | 136 mm | 120 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 67 mm |
Depth | 73 mm | 69 mm |
Weight | 640 gram | 503 gram |