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Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(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
Nikon D7200
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon D7200

 P900 D7200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon P900

 D7200 P900 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Nikon D7200

 P900 D7200 
LaunchedMarch 2015March 2015Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

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

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P900
Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography features
Nikon D7200 Street photography features
45
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (899g)
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Nikon D7200
55
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (1,110 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography info
Nikon D7200 Travel photography info
59
good battery pack (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (899 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery life (1,110 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (899 grams)
30
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon P900 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon Coolpix P900Nikon D7200
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