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
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 8.6 years newer.
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Wins
D7200
Wins
Zf
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AD7200 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 273)
- AD7200 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 380 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD7200
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
D7200 is 9mm narrower than Zf but it is also 3mm taller and 27mm thicker.
D7200 is 55 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7200 · 49mm Zf
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
Zf
144 × 103 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
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Zf
Nikon Z
90+
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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Zf supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D7200 or Zf?
D7200 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Zf — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D7200 and Zf?
D7200 is 24.2 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7200 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7200 or the Zf?
D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7200 and Zf?
D7200 weighs 765 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Zf is 55 g lighter.
Do the D7200 and Zf record 4K video?
D7200: 4K up to 60p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D7200 and Zf weather sealed?
D7200: Yes. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7200 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the D7200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7200 launched at $1,199 and Zf at $2,049. The D7200 is $850 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.