Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200
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Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Announced March 2015
- Renewed by Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Launched March 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D7100
- Updated by Nikon D7500

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Nikon P900 versus Nikon D7200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the P900 (1/2.3") and D7200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

The P900 was unveiled very close to the D7200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P900 grades against the D7200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Nikon D7200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon D7200
P900 | D7200 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon P900
D7200 | P900 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Nikon D7200
P900 | D7200 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | March 2015 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P900 versus Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P900 compared to the D7200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and D7200 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and D7200.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P900 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D7200 will result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Nikon D7200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Nikon D7200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-03-02 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 899g (1.98 lb) | 765g (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 1110 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at release | $600 | $1,100 |