I spent weeks doing research on the 7500 and the z50 and ultimately bought the 7500. Main factors, battery life, weather sealing and lens availability. Thanks for the very helpful reviews!

Great video, guys. It feels like I'm watching a good morning talk show about cameras... nobody else is doing videos like this and I like it. It's more personal than just a dry specs regurgitation, it's more fun.

Beautiful location, beautiful images (best yet from you 2) and best ever video footage. It's the most comprehensive and intersting review I've seen of this camera due to your in-depth approach to these kinds of reviews.

I actually switched back from mirrorless to Nikon d7500. Cheaper body, cheaper lenses, great sensor, great AF in OVF. And BETTER ergonomics. Couldn't be happier. I wish sellers and you tubers would stop pushing mirrorless so hard. Not everyone needs a small camera body, not everyone needs to pay extra for that small body and for expensive lenses.

Really nice job with this video. The content was thorough and detailed, and presented in a friendly and thoughtful way. May I ask what Brendan shot this on? So refreshing to watch a video that was clean and clear, properly exposed, with clean and appropriate audio levels, and not an amateur hack science experiment in how far one can push a log-grade until it falls apart, then push it some more. I had not watched a TCS video in ages, because I couldn't bear listening to those other two guys go on and on about (I'm not sure but it was important for everyone to know how much they knew, when they didn't at all), and their videos technically were always nauseating to try to watch. So thank you.

I have a Z7, which I love. I’m also an avid motorcyclist and I wanted to bring a small camera kit along in my saddle bags while I ride. I bought the z50 and have been really impressed with the results and the workflow. In particular I love the exposure preview in both the EVF and the rear screen. I live in Dubai and often shoot in very challenging lighting situations, with dramatically different exposure values in the frame. Exposure preview enables me to get the shot rapidly, as well as to rapidly bracket in case I want a range of shots. This is important as I ride with a group of riders who can get impatient if I take too long while shooting. One thing that this review didn’t mention; you can obviously mount full frame z lenses to this camera body without and adapter.... Nikon’s 50mm 1.8 S lens is amazingly sharp and when I put it on this little body I have an incredibly sharp 75mm lens (equivalent) that is fast and versatile. Just sayin’.

Great review. So nice to see a camera channel actually shoot beautiful pictures during their review btw. Well done. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Wow! Just the video I was looking for, it’s like you read my mind. Best of all, the video was well shot and all details laid out just like I needed.

Slight correction on the D7500, Nikon actually used a carbon fibre frame instead of a magnesium one to save a few Lbs. I have one and its such a wonderful piece of kit

This channel is so wholesome and charmingly Canadian!

Great review and comparison ! Well done. Evelyn and Dave you are fantastic !

Great video! One of the very few pointing out 1) that the main advantage of mirrorless is exposure preview 2) how important it is being able to select focus point using the touchscreen when you are looking through the viewfinder.

Best advantages of D7500: autofocus with af-d (screw drive) lenses, Way more aps-c lenses without adapter, Vast buffer (100 jpeg/50 raw). Better ergonomics, better weather sealing, better battery life, 1/8000s shutter, focus point selection on screen, shoulder lcd, group af, headphone jack. OVF with much higher resolution (your own eye).

Fun review guys!! Thanks!!

Great videos, I love you guys that speak so naturally. Excellent work and review. I'm thinking getting Z50.

Just picked up the Z50 2 lens kit today and must say I love it already. I have Nikon crop sensor cameras, D80, D5500 & D7200 so this Z50 was an easy choice since I have Nikon glass in the inventory. Shot a few pics with it right away and I must say I am impressed with the picture sharpness. Thanks for a great video guys!

Always enjoy you two review cameras. Thank you. Waiting to launch in India would love to use it.

Thumbs up for the comparison review! One thought of mine on the EVF/OVF discussion: there are people out there - not much, but including me - that can (and I emphasize CAN, it's not a question of WILL) never get adjusted to the EVF. My eyes are hypersensitive to light (a condition medically called "nyctalopy"), which is actually a bonus when you're into photography. The downside is that with it comes a remarkably sharp sight - which in itself is also a bonus in photography, but which basically results in the fact that I see literally EVERY glitch in the EVF. And believe me, when you can actually see that, you see a lot of it. I see a constant shimmering in the screen, and a distinct and literally nauseating delay when panning the camera. To my eyes, the EVF (wether it's a Nikon Z, Eos R type, Sony α, or whatever) pretty much looks like an analog TV from the 70s that hasn't been tuned in to the channel correctly. The Z system EVF is actually the least problematic to me, the Sony is the worst - which does say something about the quality of the Z EVF. As a matter of fact, for the same reason I keep the use of Live View to a bare minimum. I use the screen for menu handling and result checking, but seldom for shooting. Simply said: my eyes are actually TOO good for the EVF. Apart from that, I prefer to see through the viewfinder what is actually there, not what the camera thinks is there and will make of it (another reason for me not to use Live View). Probably has to do with me wanting to have full control. A trust issue, I know - for the same reason I will only drive a car in autonomous mode, well, like NEVER ;-) So to me, for numerous reasons the exposure preview in the EVF is more of a disadvantage than an advantage. Which means that I am, and will definately remain, in the DSLR camp! At least until the manufacturers are able to produce an EVF which my eyes can handle. Therefore, yesterday I treated myself and bought me a brand new D7500 - so I will be cool for the next ten to fifteen years! ;-) Thanks for an enlightening video, and keep up the good work!

It's nice to watch a review that is unbiased, unlike so many these days that are put out by people who profess to know photos. I'm not in the market for a Z50 (do Pentax know they stole the name?), but it looks like a decent camera. I am not unaware of the advantages that mirrorless cameras have (I use both DSLRs and MILCs), but I think some of the features are overrated, like exposure preview. I tend to trust my camera's meter. Others, like focus peaking, are very useful when using manual focus lenses. YMMV. Overall, I prefer using DSLRs, but as I get older, I am coming around to the lighter bodies, which usually means a mirrorless if I am sticking to full frame cameras.

Great review and enjoy watching how much fun you seem to be having. Thanks!

I love your guys work ,keep up the good job,greetings from Oklahoma City !!!

I have been a dedicated Nikon user since 1979. Owned multiple film bodies FE thru F5 and digital bodies D80 and D200. Torn about which next gen DSLR to get and then I saw the Z6 and Z7. Wow!! Decided to go with the Z50 since it is smaller and very ergonomic.

Beautiful video. Love your improvement guys. 👍🏻👍🏻

I have both cameras and love both for the features they offer! Thanks for your fun video!

You 2 work well together. Thanks for the video.

The chemistry is certainly getting better. Only early November and it's snowing up there!

Nice! I want a comparison in low light situations !

I have to say that this is a very enjoyable video to watch. The presentation. location and the beautiful photos you two captured are top notch. Reminds me that the camera is not nearly as important as the environment, technique and vision involved. Encourages us to go enjoy a new place and practice.

Nice informative video. I am interested in knowing if there was much difference in low light and dynamic range between the Z50 and the D7500?

Today I've got my Z50 with the ftz adapter. I was about to buy the d7500 but I've changed my mind at the last moment. Both brilliant cameras but the Z50 really a game changer for me. The EVF is awesome. F mount lenses work flawlessly so the lens selection will not be a problem. The only things wich I'll be really miss is the rugged feel and perfect ergonomics of the dslr.

This is a well produced video, wow! I thought I was watching a Netflix movie...🎥

Excellent comparison explained in a very beautiful manner...

Amazing review guys ❤️

where are the outdoor side-by-side image comparisons? :)

Great video - thanks! The specs for the Z50 show the lower operating limit is 0 degreesC or 32 degrees F. Looks like you were out in temps below that level. Did you experience any problems using it below the freezing point?

I upgraded from the D7200 to the Z50. The user experience is surprisingly similar and overall the Z50 is already familiar for being a "new" camera. Nikon gives you seamless upgrade from DSLR to mirrorless. With the FTZII, I can still use my favorite 10-20mm DX lens.

Great comparison! Thank you!

2 year old camera is old but still decent... that's how we got spoiled :)

Thanks for sharing...I haven't updated to mirrorless as I am still learning & happy with results from my D500... however I did enjoy your presentation on both cameras & although I am only a hobbyist I will consider upgrading one day I am sure... love the location... cheers from Australia...😀

Very nice real live tests. And your funnny together and entertaining to look at. I will go for the D7500 I think....

thank you for the review, I also have a Nikon Z 50 and am very satisfied with using it for my daily photo needs

8:46 actually 4 types. Dx and FX both on Z mount and F mount. Great video by the way, I subscribed. 👍

2 years old is a old camera now?! I’m actually watching this video because I’m looking to move up from my film school D5000, that I bought 11 years ago (still going strong!), with either the Z50 or the D7500. This was a great video! I’m still on the fence because I’m not sure if they’re going to release Nikkor Z DX Primes (particularly 35mm and 85mm) ever, or if I’m doing to stick with the DSLR DX format, which has been great for the last decade and something I’m pretty happy with.

It's tempting at the price -- around $1600CA with the 2 lenses. I considered it for lightweight travel and b-roll. However, the different battery and lack of IBIS convinced me to put that money towards a second Z6. Incidentally, you've convinced me I need to do another winter trip to the Rockies (climbed there lots in my youth).

Great video! and really clear concepst!! Thank you!!!!

Going from a d330p to the z50 after researching a ton of stuff between the z50 and the d7500. What ultimately sold me was I could get a package with 2 of the kit lenses and the FTZ adapter for the same price as the d7500 with 1 lens.

I went to the store to check out the Z50. I already have a selection of DX lenses. Didn't want to start over. Once I had the Z50 camera in my hands. I felt good and the menu is familiar to my D7000. I really only wanted to check it out. But I ended up buying the camera body and adapter.

Another advantage of the Z50 is that it can work better with some third party lenses such as Sigma because they work better with phase detection rather than the Nikon's propriety focus algorithms.

Great comparison. I am looking at these two cameras and am having a difficult time deciding.

You guys pick better locations than Jordan and Chris ;-) An excellent comparison and great photos on both cameras. Thanks.

Your review was wonderful! I think you had a good review on NikonZ50. It's a wonderful camera!

I would like to confirm. @2:22 we hear that it is a magnesium alloy frame, however i have also heard that D500 is the magnesium alloy frame and the D7500 is polycarbonate

Switching to the Nikon ecosystem from Pentax, and will be doing so with the Z50. Not too worried about the glass as there is that adapter which will allow me to just use F mount glass.

Thanks for the great vid guys! I got a question tho, which one is better for ergonomics?(for a person with huge hands) I'm not too bothered about the weight

Good review. Phase detect auto focus is a must have, but what was the other, better, entry level camera referred to?

Honestly you both farther and daughter are great at reviewing keep it up I'm thinking of going with the 90D

I love you two people use interact with each other so perfectly nice he's are like rice and beans peanut butter and jelly oh and I love your reviews and you guys are getting better looking as time goes on LOL a big fan Steve Costello keep up the great work

Hello! Thank you for the video! What do you shoot your videos with?

nice review, i owned a D7100 since it released over 6 years ago and i was considering getting the D500 or the Z50, mostly for the higher fps, but in the end i chose to get the Z50 because of my current set of good DX lenses that could be used with the FTZ mount (did NOT get the kit Z lenses so saved a few bucks there), Nikkor 17-55 2.8, Nikon AF-S G 50 1.8, Tokina 11-16 2.8, Tamron 70-200 2.8 and Tamron 90 macro 2.8, all of them fully compatible with the Z50, able to shoot 11fps and greater video capabilites than my D7100, plus much more compact, sure i also have the FTZ attached but it still is a big difference in weight (mostly). Great travel camera and easier for my Zhiyun crane plus than my other D7100, but will test it even further the following weeks.

Love my d7500 but was tempted with the z50. However staying with there isn’t enough difference on the z50 to make the move. Plus I love landscape and out in all weathers. Looks a good camera tho.

Right now in the UK the D7500 is a fair bit cheaper than a Z50. For £900 for a body you can get a Z50 or D750. For a given budget your choice is DX mirrorless or FX DSLR.

Good video! Great shots of the Z50 and good pictures too!

Have been a Nikon DX user since the D70 and have not been tempted by the FX lure so when the Z50 was announced I got excited. I wanted to embrace all those new tech in the mirrorless world and keep them compact and light for my 70 year old hands, but guess what? I just found out that Nikon crippled it by omitting focus shift, a really cool function that found in the Z6/7. Now I may be forced towards the Z6 or Z5?

Good review. Did well hitting the pros and cons. As a Nikon DSLR user I’m still waiting on the sideline to see what the gen 2 Z cameras bring. Don’t feel the need to upgrade right now especially since I’m not into video.

Great video! What microphone do you use to record this? It sounds very good!

Would be more interesting comparing the Z-50 to the Fujifilm (such as X-T3) and the new Sony.

I've been shooting since 10 years, so I can't answer as a beginner. But, as a prosumer I absolutely love my Z50 with the 50 f/1.8 Z lens. It's a gem for the streets and portraits.

Old is Gold- I will go for D7500 its gives the feel of that u r using DSLR camera ..and huge battery life

Nikon, the last one to move to mirrorless avoided all the mistakes everyone else made. I have the z6, which I also had an a73 to test, and kept the z6. Canon having two mounts is terrible, I just ordered a z50 as a backup to my z6 for weddings. The single mount is the main factor, and why I looked at Sony. But Sony designs the worst feeling cameras, the a6600 feels like a point and shoot.

Both are good cameras. Personally I prefer the D7500 overall. Battery life is important to me, and the ergonomics works better for me. Plus I don't need an adaptor to use all my lenses. I think mirrorless cameras is the future for sure, but in this price range they still has some way to go before I will go all in on them. Maybe in five years or so.

Another great review. For some reason, even though I am a subscriber, your videos don't show up under "subscriptions" only under recommendations. I keep missing your videos.

Thank you for the comparison review....from Nairobi,kenya.

Actually i had confusion in choosing those two camera thank you so much guyz 👍♥️

Face detection also works in Viewfinder mode. Check custom-setting b4.

5:07 No, set autofocus to group area mode and af-s, then the D7500 will automatically set focus on the eyes of a face in the picture in viewfinder mode 😶

Fun review thanks. I guess no wildlife showed up? Just wondering if Z50 would be useful as an occasional wildlife shooting/travel body?

0:30 I dont know why but really love the view in this part

For a new user in photography, I highly recommend a mirrorless. Seeing the actual result is a huge benefit especially when understanding aperture, shutter speed and ISO. A mirrorless means one is more likely to get out of Auto mode, where most beginners with entry DSLRs reside. Also the small size means one is more likely to bring it along.

Canmore area looks absolutely gorgeous in the late fall with that fresh snowfall. A great place to make a comparison video

1/8000 is very useful when you shoot a fast prime on a sunny day and you don't want to mess with ND filters

Was wondering what you used to shoot this video? Thanks

I'm glad this video was published. I'm currently have the D7500 in my cart but holding off to decide on transitioning to #mirrorless technology. I'm looking to shoot videos in basketball gyms (indoor, poor lighting, action shots) and own several F2.8 DX AF-S lenses. While most agree that mirrorless is the way to go to shoot video, how drastic is the quality difference between these two cameras?

Interesting review. What is the camera for recording this video?

Hello, thanks for the cool reviews! what a beautiful place to shoot reviews? watching you from Russia)

My aim is to have 2 camera bodies for each sensor format. I researched D7500, D500 and even getting another D7200 or 7100 but will probably go with buying a Z50 soon, mainly for a compact travel setup. I have also collected an almost complete collection of Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras and lenses, and its because of their features I started thinking about having a mirrorless APS-C.

Thank you so much!

I just bought my Z50, and tomorrow I'm going for a photo-walk to test it :D

I would love to upgrade from my 7100 but as its still really good and a lot of life left I will keep using it. I tried out the Z50 at my local Jessops shop and it felt so good in the hand and just like a Nikon. Who knows maybe next year I will upgrade but still keep and use my 7100.

Great comparison! I am considering switching from 7500 to Z50, did you get a chance to test the Z50 with older lenses and FTZ adapater?

Hi there. You mentioned that there are other mirrorless camaras which get some advantage over this nikon z50, I am planning to buy a camera for me and I prefer one with weather sealing, so can you recommend one?

Looking forward to the DZ50 ! Mirrorless DX but with F mount !!

A Z70 would be nice with better weather sealing, IBIS and 2 card slots. Solid looking camera though. I love how compact and rugged it looks. That grip looks perfect.

I am sold in DSLR format bodies... LOVE my D7200, Drool over a D850 and would have to be baker acted for 3 days if I ever get my hands on a D6... Love the format, the weight, the ergonomics of these DSLR bodies... I already had a Z in my hands... felt alien the bells and whistles are more for convenience than need ... if you studied your exposure and composition and etc etc etc... believe me even a Nikon D3300 is a spectacular body with the correct glass... BTW...one thing I DO love about the new bodies (Z850, D500 and Z series) is their auto micro-adjustment for the lenses ... ( Sigma docking station, Tamron?) that alone is worth the premium price you pay for those bodies.

will get the Z50 in the next days, might be a good addition to the Z6 and D500 that I own. Both of them are relatively heavy, so was looking for a smaller camera. Having the FTZ adapter still, allows to use both FX and DX lenses that I collected over the years (incl. a 150-600), as mounting the Z lenses that I got for the Z6 still. Hoping for a real light weight set, that can replace the others on single day hiking tours, where weight is a painpoint.

Well I have a Panasonic mirrorless AND a Nikon DSLR, and both are kind of old now and I love them both. From my experience I would agree with everything you guys say. Except that the DSLR battery isn't much better.

Thank you!

In mirrorless, one of the things I like most is the completely silent shooting. Once I started take pictures like that, it's hard to return to the 'traditional' way. And about Z50, I wouldn't buy it for 2 reasons - lack of lenses and inability to use the screen as an AF touchpad.

I just subscribed because your videos are great!!! I went from a D5500 to a 7500 and really never felt comfortable with the 7500. Now I'm trying to decide if I should go with the Z5 or Z50 instead of going back down to the 5500.

What camera did you use for taking this video? Awesome quality. Thanks!

Dave and Ev, can you re-review the Z50 with the new firmware that was released a few weeks ago?