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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Later Model is Nikon D7500
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D80
  • New Model is Nikon D7000
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D90

 D7200 D90 
LaunchedMarch 2015October 2008Newer by 78 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D7200

 D90 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D90

 D7200 D90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

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

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
Nikon D90 Portrait photography details
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography factors
Nikon D90 Street photography factors
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography information
Nikon D90 Sports photography information
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,110 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
45
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (1,110 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D90 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D90 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
21
provides face detect focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Nikon D90
 Nikon D7200Nikon D90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D7200 Nikon D90
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-02 2008-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 703 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 73
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 1333 977
Other
Battery life 1110 pictures 850 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,100 $1,199