Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7200. If you’re buying your first DSLR or upgrading from an older Nikon, this post is exactly for you!

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D5600	Nikon D7200
Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	No	102,400 (B&W)
AF Points	39	51
Cross-type AF Points	9	15
Continuous Mode	5fps	6fps
LCD	3.2" - Fully Articulated	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,036,800 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.94x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	56
RAW Buffer Size	12	18
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.4s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	820 shots	1110 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	16.4 oz (465g)	23.8 oz (675g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2015

Nikon D5600 Advantages:

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated

• Touchscreen Support

• JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 56. Useful for long bursts.

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Nikon D5600 weighs 210g less.

• Size – The Nikon D5600 is noticeably smaller.

• Less Expensive – The D5600 kit costs around $500 less

The D5600 is quite cheaper, has the same sensor and video features, but that’s mostly it. If you want to spend as little as possible, or want to spend the rest on lenses, it would be a better choice.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D7200 Advantages:

• ISO – 102,400 vs 25,600. Above 25,600 it is only in black and white.

• AF Points – 51 vs 39. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

• Cross-type AF Points – 15 vs 9. Cross-type AF Points are much more accurate and faster in low light.

• Continuous mode – 6fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• RAW Buffer Size – 18 vs 12.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Environmentally Sealed – The Nikon D7200 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Battery Life – 1110 shots vs 820 shots.

If you’re more into sports, action and wildlife photography, or just want a more advanced body, the D7200 is it. It’s environmentally sealed, shoots at 6fps and has 51 AF points, 2 memory card slots and longer battery life. It also has a top LCD screen so you can quickly see your settings when shooting in manual modes.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.