Nikon
D7200
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP no-OPLF sensor, 51-point AF, and excellent stills IQ.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2015
Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
D7500 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
D7200
Wins
D7500
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7200 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AD7200 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AD7200 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AD7200 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D7200
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
D7200 is 2mm taller and 4mm thicker than D7500.
D7200 is 125 g heavier than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7200 · 73mm D7500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7200
136 × 106 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D7200
136 × 76 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
D7500
✓ 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
D7200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 106, 76
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D7200 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D7200 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D7200 supports it
Reasons to choose
D7500
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 104, 72.5
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 765 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 51
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.94 ×
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D7200
Pros
- ✓24MP no OPLF sensor
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by D7500
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
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 wildlife, D7200 or D7500?
D7200 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for D7500 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D7200 and D7500?
D7200 is 24.2 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the D7200 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7200 and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7200 or the D7500?
D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7200 and D7500?
D7200 weighs 765 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the D7500 is 125 g lighter.
Do the D7200 and D7500 record 4K video?
D7200: 4K up to 60p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the D7200 and D7500 weather sealed?
D7200: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7200 and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7200 launched at $1,199 and D7500 at $1,250. The D7200 is $51 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.