Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and D90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was introduced 6 years after the D90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D7200 grades vs the D90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 and Nikon D90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D7200 versus the D90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and D90 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and D90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D7200 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer D7200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.