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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was announced 3 years earlier than the D7500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D7200 matches up against the D7500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D7500

 D7200 D7500 
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D7200

 D7500 D7200 
LaunchedApril 2017March 2015Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D7500

 D7200 D7500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 has got exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Nikon D7500 has proportions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check the Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D7200 and the D7500.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and D7500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D7200 to produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older D7200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography information
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography information
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7200
Street photography with Nikon D7500
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography info
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography info
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging info
Nikon D7500 Vlogging info
30
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Nikon D7500
 Nikon D7200Nikon D7500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D7200 Nikon D7500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-03-02 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 1640000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 pounds) 720 grams (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 86
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 14.0
DXO Low light rating 1333 1483
Other
Battery life 1110 photos 950 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Launch pricing $1,100 $1,247