Nikon d5600 vs Nikon d7500: Getting pack into photography, which would be the better setup Nikon d5600 vs d7500. I am a fast learner and want to take photos of individuals, weddings...

Snap316 Loc: Texas

Getting pack into photography, which would be the better setup Nikon d5600 vs d7500. I am a fast learner and want to take photos of individuals, weddings, lowlight, sports, fishing pics, vacation/traveling, portraits. Which is the better in the long run. I know both come in bundles (2 lens) and is that a good buy or buy one lens (18-140mm)? Also, I found these on Abt electronics is that a reputable dealer? Thanks in advance for your comments.

Snap316

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

The d7500 is a better camera but it doesn't have a second card slot. I'd spend the extra money and get the d500. I wouldn't spend the money on a D5600,

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

Snap316 wrote:

Getting pack into photography, which would be the better setup Nikon d5600 vs d7500. I am a fast learner and want to take photos of individuals, weddings, lowlight, sports, fishing pics, vacation/traveling, portraits. Which is the better in the long run. I know both come in bundles (2 lens) and is that a good buy or buy one lens (18-140mm)? Also, I found these on Abt electronics is that a reputable dealer? Thanks in advance for your comments.

Snap316

I agree about the 5600. If the d500 is out of budget go for a d7200. I love mine and the only upgrade I'll do will be to full frame 850. Also the 18 140mm is a good all around lens

CO

The D3xxx and D5xxx series Nikons have a pentamirror viewfinder. If you go to a D7xxx series or higher Nikon, you get a superior pentaprism viewfinder. The glass prism inside gives a larger, slightly brighter view through the viewfinder. It helps with composition and when focusing manually.

If you go with a D7xxx series camera you also get autofocus fine tuning. You also get the useful U1 and U2 memory banks.

Pentaprism viewfinder left, Pentamirror viewfinder right

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toxdoc42

If you are Considerring Nikons, also look at the Z50. A bit more expensive then the 7... series, but much lighter, ergonomically superb!

toxdoc42

If you are Considerring Nikons, also look at the Z50. A bit more expensive then the 7... series, but much lighter, ergonomically superb!

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

If you’re serious about weddings and low light, my suggestion is a D750 full frame (which is currently on sale for $995) instead.

CO

Watch out. The 70-300mm lens that comes in the bundles does not have vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is even more important with long focal lengths. The 18-55mm that comes in the bundles does have VR. You would be better off buying the 18-140mm lens.

I agree with TriX above. If you are going to do individuals, weddings, low light, and portraits, the D750 would be a good choice. It's heavily discounted now. I have a D750 and use the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 SP VC lens on it a lot. It's easier to get an out of focus background.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Snap316 wrote:

Getting pack into photography, which would be the better setup Nikon d5600 vs d7500. I am a fast learner and want to take photos of individuals, weddings, lowlight, sports, fishing pics, vacation/traveling, portraits. Which is the better in the long run. I know both come in bundles (2 lens) and is that a good buy or buy one lens (18-140mm)? Also, I found these on Abt electronics is that a reputable dealer? Thanks in advance for your comments.

Snap316

The D7500 has the same 20.9 megapixels sensor as the D500. The D5600 has the same 24 megapixels sensor as the D7200. The main difference is the D5600 and D7500 only have one SD card slot, and the D7200 has two SD slots. The D7200 and D7500 have the internal body focus motor. The D5600 and the D7500 are both one SD memory card slot cameras. All three cameras, the D5600, D7200, and the D7500, are all very good crop sensor cameras. I met a lady some time ago, at an event, who owned a Nikon full frame, 24 megapixels, D750. She had attached to that camera, a Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 lens. A lens she said she cherished. The lens/camera combination on that camera, made it an excellent choice for low light conditions. Between the two cameras, I would choose the D7500 over the D5600.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Snap316 wrote:

Getting pack into photography, which would be the better setup Nikon d5600 vs d7500. I am a fast learner and want to take photos of individuals, weddings, lowlight, sports, fishing pics, vacation/traveling, portraits. Which is the better in the long run. I know both come in bundles (2 lens) and is that a good buy or buy one lens (18-140mm)? Also, I found these on Abt electronics is that a reputable dealer? Thanks in advance for your comments.

Snap316

D7500, B&H, bundle lenses

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Some comparisons -

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D5600-vs-Nikon-D7500
https://www.lightandmatter.org/2017/equipment-reviews/camera-comparisons/nikon-d5600-vs-d7500-which-should-you-buy/
https://photographyspark.com/nikon-d7500-vs-d5600-comparison/
https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D7500-versus-Nikon-D5600___1161_1139
https://www.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/nikon-d5600-vs-nikon-d7500

Snap316 Loc: Texas

Thank you all for your replies and experience you have shared with me.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I do not believe that you will find many photographers familiar with Nikon that will not agree that the D7500 is the better camera. The D5600 is an entry camera while the D7500 is an advanced amateur body.
Weddings can be done without issues with the D7500 and the right choice of lenses. For wildlife this camera will do better than a full frame camera.

Buy from reputable and well known dealers like B&H, Adorama, Cameta just to mention a few of them. Do not buy gray market if you want to live in peace, gray market is not serviced or offered a warranty by the official camera importer. Their value is lower when ready to sell.
Cameras, if in a budget can be bought refurb at excellent deals and they are like new. Cameta and I guess other companies offer a whole one year warranty on refurb products compared to the 180 days by most manufacturers.

I use the Nikon 18-200 AF, VR with my D7000 and I am satisfied. The 18-140 from what I know does a very good job also. Do your part and the lenses will do their part also.
Good luck.

Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.

Gee,
Has anyone actually answered the question that was asked of the OP?????

micyclebicycle

I own a D7500 and couldn’t be happier. I traded in my D850 super computer because I like to take photographs without having to spend so much time setting the camera up for disappointing results. The D7500 is 20mp, has a great focusing system, and is lightweight with a tilt screen. One card slot was of no concern to me.