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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D7100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7500
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Newer Model is Nikon D850
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D7200 was manufactured 9 months after the D810 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D7200 grades against the D810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D810

 D7200 D810 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2014More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D7200

 D810 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D810

 D7200 D810 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 enjoys outer measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D7200 versus the D810.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and D810 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and D810.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D7200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon D810 will show greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern D7200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D810 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7200
Sports photography with Nikon D810
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography information
Nikon D810 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery power (1,110 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count great (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (980 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography information
Nikon D810 Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,110 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (1,200 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging factors
Nikon D810 Vlogging factors
30
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Nikon D810
 Nikon D7200Nikon D810
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D7200 Nikon D810
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-02 2014-06-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lb) 980g (2.16 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 97
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 14.8
DXO Low light rating 1333 2853
Other
Battery life 1110 pictures 1200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,100 $1,999