Nikon D7200 Detailed Review

In additional D7200 was introduced by Nikon in March 2015. It belongs to the Amateur DSLRs category.

Nikon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Nikon.

Also D7200 features a CMOS sensor in APS-C size (with Nikon cameras: DX)that has an area of approximately 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″).

Picture of D7200’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The D7200’s sensor has resolution of 24 megapixel.

The Nikon supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Nikon’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The D7200 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

The D7200 has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. Viewfinders with a penta prism are typical for enthusiast and professional DSLRs. The viewfinder covers 100% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.62x, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The D7200’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 30s.

The D7200’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The D7200 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The D7200’s auto focus processor has 51 AF points. The main point is about that the more points the autofocus has then preferably. If AF has more points then you have a better opportunity to have a focus at the interesting area. In addition, It is a big advantage in a difficult condition. For example, when doing macross.

Manual focusing is available in the Nikon. Even in complicated location.

The D7200 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 12m (40 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

The D7200 features a monitor with a diagonal of 80.00mm (3.1 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.23 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the D7200’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The D7200 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

D7200 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon D7200 Video parameters:

The D7200 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Nikon D7200 has a EN-EL15 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 950 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The D7200’s battery battery parameters:

The Nikon D7200’s size is 135.5 x 106.5 x 76mm³. (5.3″ x 4.2″ x 3.0″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 5.3″ x 4.2″ x 3.0″ grams (765 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the D7200:

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.