Nikon D7200 Review

There has been a gap of around two years between the launch of the Nikon D7100 and the arrival of its replacement, and at first glance, the new Nikon D7200 appears to be more of a minor upgrade rather than a fundamental redesign.

The Nikon D7200 has a sensor with a resolution of 24.2 million pixels, slightly improving over the Nikon D7100’s resolution of 24.1 million pixels. However, the camera’s body is essentially the same as the Nikon D7100; it has the same weight, proportions, and viewfinder.

As of this writing, the Nikon D7500 has taken the position of the Nikon D7200 in Nikon’s lineup of digital SLR cameras. The more recent camera has a pixel count somewhat lower than its predecessor at 20.9MP. Still, it delivers a better ISO performance and several other adjustments and improvements.

A touchscreen with a tilt-angle functionality and the ability to record in 4K are also included. Because of this, the Nikon D7200 is available for a reasonable price, even though it is still one of the most enthusiastic DSLRs we like.

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Nikon D7200 Features

• APS-C CMOS sensor
• 24.2MP screen size of 3.2 inches, 1,229,000 dots
• 1080p video capture

The Nikon D7200 is similar to its predecessor in that it does not include an anti-aliasing filter in front of the sensor. This is an innovation that was aimed to generate photos that are crisper and that represent tiny details more accurately.

When photographing fine textures or patterns, anti-aliasing filters prevent moiré, also known as interference effects. However, Nikon stated at the time of the D7100’s launch that the high pixel density of its sensor would make it unlikely to suffer from any moire patterning. Furthermore, users have not seen any reports suggesting it is a problem.

The Expeed 3 processor previously housed within the camera has been replaced with the Expeed 4, a newer and more powerful model. This is just one of the considerable advancements that have been made compared to the D7100.

The D7200 has the same frame rate as the D7100, which is either six frames per second at full resolution or seven frames per second when using the 1.3x crop mode. However, due to the faster processor, the buffering capacity has been improved, which was one of the most disappointing aspects of the previous model.

However, it is essential to understand that these statistics apply to smaller 12-bit NEF files rather than the 14-bit files preferred by people searching for the highest possible image quality. Nikon boasts that the D7200 can shoot 100 JPEGs or 27 raw files in a single burst.

Nikon D7200 Build Quality

• Magnesium alloy was utilized for the majority of the construction
• Workers on the design have not altered significantly since the D7100.
• Weighs 765g

It is clear that Nikon exerted a lot of effort to make the D7200 appear and feel like a high-quality piece of equipment, and their efforts paid off: the camera feels and handles like a more costly model, such as the D610 or the D750.

The front and rear grip feature coatings with a soft textured pattern that makes the camera feel safe and pleasant to hold when using it. Your forefinger and thumb sit naturally on the shutter release and the rear scrolling dial, respectively; it feels like a good camera to hold. In addition, your middle finger fits neatly underneath the protrusion for the shutter release button, and your forefinger fits neatly underneath the bow for the shutter release button.

Once you have the necessary information, connecting the camera to your mobile device using WiFi is simple. Unfortunately, the control is somewhat tucked away inside the menu settings; nonetheless, I want a dedicated button. At the very least, the option should be included in the I Menu.

Instead, you will need to select Enable from the drop-down menu next to the WiFi option on the third page of the Setup Menu found in the Main Menu. Unfortunately, you can only shift the focus point and trip the shutter release from inside the remote app. However, it is still helpful for taking pictures of groups of people, using a tripod (so as not to shake the camera), and photographing shy or dangerous objects from a distance.

The capability to rapidly transmit photographs from the camera to your phone, which enables you to share them via email and various social networking platforms, is the most helpful feature of this camera.

Nikon D7200 Autofocus

• 51-point AF, 15 cross-type AF points
• You have the option of choosing between 51 and 11 focal points.
• AF with a dynamic area of 9, 21, or 51 points.

It was the first Nikon DX-format (APS-C) camera a couple of years ago, but the D7200 can focus at as low as -3EV. This is made possible by the improved MultiCAM 3500 II 51-point autofocusing system. This is a tried-and-true AF system that’s been inherited from full-frame models that are higher up in the Nikon range.

Nikon D7200 Performance

• rapid fire at six frames per second (7fps with 1.3x crop mode)
• Up to 100 frames in the JPEG buffer, 1100 shots per charge, battery life

The Matrix (all-purpose) metering system produces well-exposed photographs in most settings, and it even deals with some scenarios with a prominent contrast range.

The automated white balance technology is adaptable since it can work effectively in various lighting circumstances. It performs almost perfectly regardless of whether it is daytime or cloudy outside. Because it produces results that are a touch on the warm side when used in artificial lighting, we suggest either switching to a WB setting that is better suited for the conditions (like Tungsten) or taking a white balance setting explicitly tailored to your needs.

Nikon D7200 Image quality

• ISO100-25,600
• Pleasant Picture Effects Despite the Absence of a Low-Pass Filter

Because of our experience with the Nikon D5500, we know that the combination of a sensor with 24.2 million pixels and a processor with Expeed 4 is excellent. Therefore, I wasn’t disappointed and was anticipating excellent results from the D7200.

This camera, like the one that came before it, the D7100, is geared toward amateur photographers likely to want to shoot various subjects. As a result, the camera must be a versatile all-rounder that can adapt to multiple handling requirements and shooting conditions.

Nikon D7200 Specs

Body type	Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Max resolution	6000 x 4000
Other resolutions	DX: 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000; 1.3x crop: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
Image ratio w h	3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	24 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	25 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Expeed 4
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100-25600, expands to 102400 (black and white only)
Boosted ISO (maximum)	102400
White balance presets	12
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	OK, standard, basic
File format	JPEG (EXIF v2.3)Raw (Nikon NEF, 12 or 14-bit, lossless compressed or compressed)
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)Phase DetectMulti-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousFace DetectionLive View.
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	51
Lens mount	Nikon F
Focal length multiplier	1.5×
Screen/viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3.2″
Screen dots	1,228,800
Touch screen	No
Screen type	TFT-LCD
Live View	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Exposure modes	Aperture PriorityAutoAuto (flash off)Manual (M)Programmed auto with flexible program (P)Scene ModesShutter-PriorityUser
Scene modes	Autumn ColorsBeach / SnowBlossomCandlelightChildClose-upDusk / DawnFoodLandscapeNight LandscapeNight PortraitParty / IndoorPet PortraitPortraitSportsSunsetSpecial Effects Mode
Built-in flash	Yes (Pop-up)
Flash Range	12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash	Yes (via hot shoe)
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
Flash X sync speed	1/250 sec
Drive modes	Single-frame [S] mode continuous low-speed [CL]Continuous high-speed [CH]Quiet Shutter ReleaseSelf-timer modeMirror-up [Mup] mode
Continuous drive	6.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Metering modes	MultiCenter-weighted spot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes (3 shots in 1-stop increments)
Videography features
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Videography notes	1080/60p and 50p only in 1.3x crop mode
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (mini-HDMI)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	Yes
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	with NFC
Remote control	Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	Yes (Water and dust resistant)
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	1110
Weight (inc. batteries)	765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Dimensions	136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
GPS	Optional
GPS notes	GP-1

Nikon D7200 Final Verdict

Compared to the D7100, the D7200 may not be an entirely new design. Still, Nikon has made some minor adjustments to what was already a fantastic camera to create something undeniably superior to its forerunner. Although considered separately, the adjustments might not appear to have made much of a difference, when seen as a whole, they certainly have.

The build quality of the D7200 is reassuringly solid, just like that of the D7100, and the camera handles well; it has a high-quality feel that you would typically expect from a model closer to the top of Nikon’s range rather than from one that is in the middle of the company’s lineup.

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