Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Released October 2008
- Replacement is Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Announced March 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon D7100
- New Model is Nikon D7500

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The D700 was brought out 7 years prior to the D7200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D700 grades versus the D7200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D700 & Nikon D7200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery & Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D7200
D700 | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D700
D7200 | D700 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | October 2008 | Newer by 77 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D7200
D700 | D7200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 has physical measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D700 versus the D7200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and D7200 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and D7200.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D700 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D7200 will give you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Nikon D7200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D700 | Nikon D7200 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2008-10-07 | 2015-03-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1074g (2.37 lbs) | 765g (1.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2303 | 1333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 pictures | 1110 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $2,700 | $1,100 |