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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7100
  • Renewed by Nikon D7500
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was brought out 11 months later than the D7200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D500 scores against the D7200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Nikon D7200

 D500 D7200 
ReleasedJanuary 2016March 2015More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2359k1229kSharper display (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D500

 D7200 D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Nikon D7200

 D500 D7200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 provides external measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D500 and the D7200.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and D7200 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and D7200.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D7200 to offer greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer D500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 Street photography features
Nikon D7200 Street photography features
68
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (1,240 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (1,110 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography details
Nikon D7200 Travel photography details
68
good battery life (1,240 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (21MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
good battery life (1,110 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography details
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (1,240 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
30
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D500Nikon D7200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D500 Nikon D7200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-01-05 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1640000 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 153 51
Cross focus points 99 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 765 gr (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 87
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 14.6
DXO Low light score 1324 1333
Other
Battery life 1240 photographs 1110 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,497 $1,100