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Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon D5 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D4s
  • Later Model is Nikon D6
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • New Model is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D5 and Nikon D7200, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5 (21MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is very close but the D5 (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5 was manufactured 11 months after the D7200 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D5 grades versus the D7200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Nikon D7200

 D5 D7200 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2015Newer by 11 months
Display resolution2359k1229kCrisper display (+1130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D5

 D7200 D5 

Common features in the Nikon D5 and Nikon D7200

 D5 D7200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5 provides outer dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D5 versus the D7200.

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5 and D7200 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5 and D7200.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D7200 will render extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5 Portrait photography information
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5 Street photography info
Nikon D7200 Street photography info
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5 Sports photography info
Nikon D7200 Sports photography info
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (3,780 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,110 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5 Travel photography info
Nikon D7200 Travel photography info
64
great battery (3,780 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery life (1,110 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5 Landscape photography info
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (3,780 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (1,110 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5 Vlogging advice
Nikon D7200 Vlogging advice
30
touch screen
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D5Nikon D7200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5 Nikon D7200
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-01-05 2015-03-02
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5588 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3280000 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 153 51
Cross type focus points 99 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,359k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 pounds) 765 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 88 87
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2434 1333
Other
Battery life 3780 photos 1110 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $6,500 $1,100