Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
- Succeeded the Nikon D7100
- Replacement is Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

The D7200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Z7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D7200 scores vs the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7200 and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon Z7
D7200 | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon D7200
Z7 | D7200 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | March 2015 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper screen (+871k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Nikon Z7
D7200 | Z7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 has got 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D7200 versus the Z7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and Z7 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and Z7.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D7200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D7200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D7200 | Nikon Z7 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 493 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 pounds) | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1333 | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | XQD card |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail price | $1,100 | $2,797 |