Should I upgrade from the Nikon D7500 to the Nikon Z50 II?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Nikon's FTZ II adapter gives autofocus with AF-S and AF-P lenses; older screw-drive AF-D lenses focus manually.
What you gain
- 21MP instead of 20.9MP
- faster bursts (30fps vs 8fps)
- cleaner high ISO
- a lighter body (550g vs 720g)
- a mirrorless electronic viewfinder showing the exposure before you shoot, and modern subject-detection autofocus
- 7 years of newer processing and autofocus (2017 → 2024)
What you give up
- no weather sealing
What it costs
| Z50 II new | £839 |
| Z50 II used (MPB, typical) | £640 |
| Your D7500 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £290 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £350 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Nikon D7500 specs · Nikon Z50 II specs · best lenses for the Z50 II
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Nikon D7500 to the Nikon Z50 II?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 21MP instead of 20.9MP, faster bursts (30fps vs 8fps), cleaner high ISO, a lighter body (550g vs 720g), but you lose no weather sealing.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the D7500 to the Z50 II?
The Z50 II costs £839 new and about £640 used at MPB. Trading in a used D7500 might bring roughly £290, so the net cost is around £350 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my D7500 lenses work on the Z50 II?
Nikon's FTZ II adapter gives autofocus with AF-S and AF-P lenses; older screw-drive AF-D lenses focus manually.