If you don't mind its DSLR bulk, this is one of the best all-rounders you can buy at this price

Superb image quality; Speedy autofocus; Handy tilting touchscreen; Fast burst mode (at this price)

Only one SD card slot; Wireless sharing a bit patchy

The D7500 sits in that classic 'step-up' zone for those looking for a smattering of pro features in a smaller, cheaper form factor than pro cams. In this sense, it's among the best out there, particularly if you're craving a D500 but don't have the cash to buy it. You're essentially getting a D500 in a cheaper body - and depending on what you shoot, that's no bad thing. If you’re an all-round type of shooter, with no particular favourite genre, or you tend to mainly shoot still subjects, the D7500 arguably makes more sense than its pricier sibling. But if you like to shoot action and fast moving subjects, the D500, while more expensive, is better suited to the task at hand. The same goes for low light shooting. Still, beyond mirrorless compact system cams like the Fujifilm X-T2, the only real alternative to the D7500 is Canon's EOS 80D. That's still a fantastic camera and now available for under £1000, but the D7500's burst shooting, viewfinder and autofocus see it edge just ahead as our favourite DSLR at this price.

Superb image quality; Speedy autofocus; Handy tilting touchscreen; Fast burst mode (at this price);

Only one SD card slot; Wireless sharing a bit patchy;

Superb image quality; Speedy autofocus; Handy tilting touchscreen; Fast burst mode (at this price);

Only one SD card slot; Wireless sharing a bit patchy;

The Nikon D7500 evolves from its conventional DSLR heritage towards a more rounded user experience. This enthusiast-level DSLR packs a mighty tilt-touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, plus 4K video capture into its body. Oh how the times are a-changin'.

Features inherited from the class-leading Nikon D500; large and vibrant tilt LCD touchscreen; excellent build quality and handling; pin-sharp images; overall low-light performance

Single UHS I SD memory card slot; 4K video crop mode not ideal for wide-angle recording; AF in live view not up to scratch; no Ai indexing tab limits compatibility with Nikon's manual focus lenses; additional vertical grip not possible

Like photographers, most DSLRs have a preferred subject matter – whether it's fast-moving wildlife or city nightlife.

The drop to 20 megapixels will be a surprise to many and this has a slight impact on the D7500's outright resolution – but its speed, low-light performance and overall image quality are first rate.

Good high ISO performance; 4K video; 8fps continuous shooting

Only one card slot; No battery grip provision; No real gains in image quality

Announced in early January, the D7500 is the latest model in a long line of DSLRs for photo enthusiasts that began with the D70 back in January 2004. The new model replaces the D7200 and uses the 20-megapixel sensor from the D500 to enable 4K video and a faster continuous frame rate, albeit with a...

Excellent control layout and handling; Great image quality up to very high ISO settings; Excellent autofocus using the viewfinder; Tilting screen a big improvement on previous D7000-series models;

Slow Live View autofocus; SnapBridge connectivity lacking in features; Only a single SD card slot, where previous D7000-series models had two;

The Nikon D7500 takes two steps forward from the D7200, and then turns around to take a step back. It offers some serious improvements-a faster capture rate with a large shooting buffer, a more robust implementation of a trusted autofocus system, better protection against dust and moisture, 4K video...

20.9MP APS-C image sensor; 8.1fps continuous shooting; 50-shot Raw, 100-shot JPG buffer; 51-point autofocus system; Tilting touch LCD; Weather-sealed body; 4K video capture; SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

4K video is cropped; Autofocus system not as robust as D500; Only one memory card slot; Omits Depth of Field Preview function; No battery grip option

Nikon made a lot of photographers very happy with the release of the D500 last year. Its flagship DX (APS-C) SLR was long overdue, but arrived with an incredible autofocus system, 10fps capture, and 4K video support. But at $2,000 as a body only, buyers without deep photography budgets were left out in the cold. Now Nikon is updating its D7200 midrange body with a new model, the D7500 ($1,249.95, body only), which includes several of the innovations offered by the D500 for significantly less money. If you've lusted after the flagship DX model, but found that you just can't justify the cost or don't need all of its top-tier features, the D7500 is worth a look. It's not good enough to oust the D500 as our Editors' Choice, but it's a solid alternative for Nikon shooters for whom the D500 is out of reach. Design The D7500 follows Nikon's design paradigm to a tee. The black SLR has a red stripe on the grip, an accent that dates back to the company's film days. The body measures 4.1 by ...

The Nikon D7500 SLR inherits many of the features of the flagship D500 and is available for a lot less money, but omits some features found in previous D7000 models.

20.9MP APS-C image sensor; 8.1fps continuous shooting; 50-shot Raw, 100-shot JPG buffer; 51-point autofocus system; Tilting touch LCD; Weather-sealed body; 4K video capture; SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

4K video is cropped; Autofocus system not as robust as D500; Only one memory card slot; Omits Depth of Field Preview function; No battery grip option