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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D5500
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D5600 versus Nikon D7200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5600 was revealed 21 months after the D7200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D5600 grades versus the D7200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D7200

 D5600 D7200 
LaunchedNovember 2016March 2015More modern by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D5600

 D7200 D5600 
Screen resolution1229k1037kSharper screen (+192k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7200

 D5600 D7200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5600 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D5600 vs the D7200.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and D7200 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and D7200.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern D5600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography details
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography factors
Nikon D7200 Street photography factors
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5600
Sports photography with Nikon D7200
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (820 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (1,110 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 Travel photography info
Nikon D7200 Travel photography info
81
great battery power (820 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
good battery power (1,110 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5600
Landscape photography with Nikon D7200
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (820 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (1,110 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging features
Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
30
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D5600Nikon D7200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5600 Nikon D7200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-11-10 2015-03-02
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 39 51
Cross type focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 765 grams (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 87
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 14.6
DXO Low light rating 1306 1333
Other
Battery life 820 photos 1110 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $597 $1,100