Nikon D7200 vs D7100 – Specifications Comparison

Two years difference between these two models, but specification wise, it seems like they could be released around the same time. Was the wait worth it?

	Nikon D7200	Nikon D7100
Megapixels	24.2	24.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.2 x 15.4mm	23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor Type	APS-C/DX	APS-C/DX
Image Resolution	6016 x 4000	6000 x 4000
ISO Range	100 - 25,600 (to 102,400)	100 - 6,400 (to 25,600)
Processor	Expeed 4	Expeed 3
AF Points	51	51
Burst Mode	6fps (7fps in 1.3x mode)	6fps (7fps in 1.3x mode)
LCD Size	3.2" Fixed LCD	3.2" Fixed LCD
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,228,000 dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94x	0.94x
Viewfinder Type	Pentaprism	Pentaprism
Shutter Speed Range	1/8000 to 30 sec.	1/8000 to 30 sec.
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV	±5 EV
Storage Type	2 x SD/SDHC/SDXC	2 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Full HD Video	1,920 x 1,080 (60, 50fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (25, 24fps)	1,920 x 1,080 (60, 50fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (25, 24fps)
Weight (inc. batteries)	675g (0.95lbs)	765g (1.11lbs)
Battery Life	1100 Shots (CIPA)	950 Shots (CIPA)
Dimensions	136 x 107 x 76 mm	136 x 107 x 76 mm
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2013

Advantages of Nikon D7200:

• 2 stops higher native ISO sensitivity, resulting in more noise-free images. Maximum sensitivity bumped to 102,400
• Newer processor for faster overall performance
• Bigger buffer (18 RAW 14-bit files instead of 6 for the D7100)
• Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC

And that’s about it. If you’ve got a D7100 then there you probably won’t miss much by not upgrading. It’s not that the camera would be bad or anything, it’s just that for the past few years, cameras have been so good that it’s hard to excite the market as well as before. If the camera allows you to get great shots (both of these do), then we shouldn’t really complain, but rather focus on taking pictures and learning.

 

You can buy the Nikon D7200 at Amazon here.