Nikon
D5200
Mid-range 24MP DX DSLR with 39-point AF, articulating vari-angle LCD, 1080p60 video, and no OLPF sensor.
$799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2012
Nikon
D7200
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP no-OPLF sensor, 51-point AF, and excellent stills IQ.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2015
D7200 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
D5200
Wins
D7200
13 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD5200 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
- AD5200 has lower Weight (520 g vs 765 g)
- BD7200 has higher EVF magnification (0.94 × vs 0.78 ×)
- BD7200 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP)
- AD5200 has lower AF low-light limit (-8.5 EV vs -3 EV)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD5200
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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D7200
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
D5200 is 8mm shorter than D7200 but it is also 3mm wider and 12mm thicker.
D5200 is 245 g lighter than D7200.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm D5200 · 76mm D7200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D5200
138 × 98 mm
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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.
D5200
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7200
136 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D5200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D5200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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
D5200
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
AF points / zones
493 vs 51 — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 765 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
D7200
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D5200
Pros
- ✓39-point AF (9 cross-type)
- ✓Articulating vari-angle LCD
- ✓24.1MP no OLPF sensor
- ✓1080p60 video
- ✓Good step-up from D3xxx
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by D5300/D5500/D5600
- –DSLR platform declining
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?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, D5200 or D7200?
D5200 scores 8.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for D7200 — 520g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the D5200 and D7200?
D5200 is 24.1 MP and D7200 is 24.2 MP, so the D7200 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D5200 and D7200 have in-body image stabilization?
D5200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D5200 or the D7200?
D5200 reaches 15 fps electronic. D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D5200 and D7200?
D5200 weighs 520 g and D7200 weighs 765 g, so the D5200 is 245 g lighter.
Do the D5200 and D7200 record 4K video?
D5200: 4K up to 60p. D7200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D5200 and D7200 weather sealed?
D5200: Yes. D7200: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D5200 and 640 shots for the D7200, giving the D7200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D5200 launched at $799 and D7200 at $1,199. The D5200 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.