Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Nikon
D7200
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP no-OPLF sensor, 51-point AF, and excellent stills IQ.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2015
EOS R7 is 7.3 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
EOS R7
Wins
D7200
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 51)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BD7200 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 42 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to share
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7200
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS R7 is 4mm narrower and 16mm shorter than D7200 but it is also 16mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 153 g lighter than D7200.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 76mm D7200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D7200
136 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D7200
136 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D7200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
651 vs 51 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Reasons to choose
D7200
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds H.264
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
D7200
Pros
- ✓24MP no OPLF sensor
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by D7500
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R7 and D7200 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R7
Nikon D7200
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R7 or D7200?
D7200 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and D7200?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and D7200 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and D7200 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the D7200?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and D7200?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and D7200 weighs 765 g, so the EOS R7 is 153 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and D7200 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. D7200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and D7200 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. D7200: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 640 shots for the D7200, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and D7200 at $1,199. The D7200 is $300 less.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way EOS R7 vs D7200 vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.