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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Nikon D7100
  • Later Model is Nikon D7500
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D750
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the D780 (25MP) is pretty comparable but the D7200 (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D7200 was launched 5 years prior to the D780 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D7200 grades versus the D780 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D780

 D7200 D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D7200

 D780 D7200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020March 2015More recent by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2359k1229kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D780

 D7200 D780 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 features outside measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon D780 has sizing of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D7200 against the D780.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and D780 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and D780.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D7200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon D780 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D7200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
71
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (1,110 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (2,260 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7200
Travel photography with Nikon D780
68
great battery (1,110 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (2,260 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography features
Nikon D780 Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (2,260 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7200
Vlogging with Nikon D780
30
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Nikon D780
 Nikon D7200Nikon D780
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D7200 Nikon D780
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-03-02 2020-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 51 51
Cross focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 840 gr (1.85 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 images 2260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,100 $2,297