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
D90
Historic enthusiast DX DSLR — first Nikon with HD video (720p24), 12.3MP sensor, 11-point AF, built-in flash commander, and proven F-mount ergonomics.
$999
Launch priceReleased Aug 2008
D7200 is 6.5 years newer.
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Wins
D7200
Wins
D90
13 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD90 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
- AD7200 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12.3 MP)
- BD90 has lower Weight (520 g vs 765 g)
- AD7200 has higher EVF magnification (0.94 × vs 0.78 ×)
- BD90 has lower AF low-light limit (-8.5 EV vs -3 EV)
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
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D90
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
D7200 is 3mm narrower and 12mm thinner than D90 but it is also 8mm taller.
D7200 is 245 g heavier than D90.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7200 · 88mm D90
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
D90
138 × 98 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
D90
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D90
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
D90
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 12.3 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D90
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
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.
D7200
Pros
- ✓24MP no OPLF sensor
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by D7500
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
D90
Pros
- ✓First Nikon DSLR with HD video
- ✓Built-in flash commander
- ✓Mature F-mount ecosystem
- ✓Strong used value for learning
- ✓Live View with contrast AF
Cons
- –12.3MP dated resolution
- –720p video only
- –4.5 fps burst
- –No modern connectivity
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7200 or D90?
D90 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D7200 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the D7200 and D90?
D7200 is 24.2 MP and D90 is 12.3 MP, so the D7200 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7200 and D90 have in-body image stabilization?
D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D90 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7200 or the D90?
D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic. D90 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7200 and D90?
D7200 weighs 765 g and D90 weighs 520 g, so the D90 is 245 g lighter.
Do the D7200 and D90 record 4K video?
D7200: 4K up to 60p. D90: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D7200 and D90 weather sealed?
D7200: Yes. D90: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7200 and 640 shots for the D90, giving the D90 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7200 launched at $1,199 and D90 at $999. The D90 is $200 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.