bart11

Thank you for using one more word from my native language, from the so many in the english language.
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-oxymorons.html

tcthome Loc: NJ

Yet I keep using it!!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I agree that the D500 deserves consideration. Also, check out some camera comparison sites.

https://www.google.com/search?ei=WnpHWtDwHYuJ_QaUk4-YDg&q=camera+comparisons&oq=camera+comparisons&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0i67k1j0l3j0i30k1l4j0i5i30k1l2.4091.4091.0.5794.1.1.0.0.0.0.75.75.1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.74....0.hZ6HkYhMdA4

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

Be brave, get a used D800e, or D810. $900,00 to 1500.00

CurleyB Loc: MAITLAND FL

I really can not grasp the difference between cameras when the specs seem so similar. The comment that one camera works better in low light condition confuses me. I thought that was a function if a wider lense.

Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

The 7500 is actually stripped down version of the 7200

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

The D7xxx (D7500) is a Nikon crossover between amateur and professional. It has an internal focusing motor allowing you to uses auto-focusing lenses that require a motor in the camera in addition to the lenses with the silent-wave motor in the lens. The camera is weather sealed (not weather proof) for additional protection in bad weather. (Yes, I have a rain/weather cover for my D7100). The D7500 (D7XXX) is a DX crop sensor camera but has many professional features. In fact, many professional photographers use it as their secondary or alternate camera. I have it for my long or telephoto shots and have a D610 for my wide to normal shots... yes I could put the D610 on crop mode to get similar results but the pixels in the D7xxx are smaller and get better resolution for the buck. As a professional, I like having "the best of both worlds" by having a D7XXX crop sensor and a D610 for full frame. When I replace, I will probably get the current D7xxx and upgrade the D610 to a whatever the Full Frame is (Possibly D8xx) that meets my other professional needs. The Nikon D3XXX and D5XXX lines are considered by Nikon as entry level DSLR cameras and the D7XXX is considered to be a crossover Pro Am camera.

DanielJDLM

I upgraded from a D90 to the D7500 this year. In my case, it was a dramatic improvement. Focus speed and accuracy - amazing. Low light performance blew away the older camera. I never had a dual card slot so no difference to me.

I exhibit and sell my photographs at art shows during the year, shooting landscapes, country scenes, architecture, autos and trains, and nature.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Sounds like you are on the right track.
In general terms the newer sensors will improve your photos technically.
From 2013 to 2017 there have been some amazing advancements in sensor technology it seems to me.
I say the upgrade will be very pleasing to you.
The 7500 also has a built in focus motor so older AF lenses will work with it allowing you to add to your arsenal with considerable savings that you can't do with your current camera.
Have fun and let us know what you decide.

rstipe Loc: S. Florida

What lenses do you use?

Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

Only the 18-140 and 70-300

rstipe Loc: S. Florida

In my opinion, you'd fare better by upgrading your lenses.

Nikon1201

I WENT FROM d3100 to a d7100 about 3years ago. My 7100 gives my all I need plus . I you are considering upgrade , I would suggest KEH or autorama for a used camera . I buy my lenses from KEH ALSO , You get a perfect Nikor lens or camera in perfect condition with a warranty for far less .

ELNikkor

I always use Oymoron in my laundry

rts2568

Truetexan, you haven't given us much to go on with. I'll try to nutshell something of some use, little as that can only be.
Tripod:-If your adjective "needing" means that you know the tripod you have is either crap, inadequate for whatever reason, then go get one because if you are sensible enough to understand how beneficial a good tripod is, then you don't need any encouragement.
As to the upgrade, I don't understand why you want to because you have not given a reason for wanting to do so. I would have to know what lenses you currently use: that just might explain why you want to upgrade and may have nothing to do with the body you currently use. The biggest question we need an answer to is do you want to really, upgrade from DX format to FX? Which begs the question why and therefore what kind of photography do you do? Another question I would pose is, do you believe the DX formats - apart from lower body costs, have advantages for you and your kind of photography over that of the FX format? To help you answer this question yourself, why do the vast majority of pros use the FX format or larger? Not all do of course, though those who don't use FX or larger are too often very deluded about the DX benefits they've been told about. But that's another subject.

Rather than being advised about your original question "...Would this be considered an upgrade..." would be for you to understand yourself, the reason for your question e.g. why do you need to ask. Consider what your results are like for example, for you and then ask yourself where you need to go to better those results; e.g. will getting a new, sturdier tripod do the job? By just improving your technique perhaps, will that do the job?

Have fun sorting out your own assessments for the reason you have asked.

Ron