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
Z fc
Retro APS-C Z camera with dial controls and compact style.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Z fc is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
D7200
Wins
Z fc
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7200 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ fc has higher AF points / zones (209 vs 51)
- AD7200 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 300 shots)
- BZ fc has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AD7200 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z fc
135 × 94 × 44 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
D7200 is 1mm wider, 13mm taller, and 33mm thicker than Z fc.
D7200 is 375 g heavier than Z fc.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7200 · 44mm Z fc
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7200
136 × 106 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z fc
135 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D7200
136 × 76 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z fc
135 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Z fc
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z fc
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
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 300 shots — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D7200 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z fc
AF low-light limit
-4.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.5, 93.5, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
209 vs 51 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Z fc supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — 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
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓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
Z fc
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good JPEG
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older sensor
- –Limited grip
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D7200 or Z fc?
D7200 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Z fc — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D7200 and Z fc?
D7200 is 24.2 MP and Z fc is 20.9 MP, so the D7200 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7200 and Z fc have in-body image stabilization?
D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z fc does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7200 or the Z fc?
D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z fc reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7200 and Z fc?
D7200 weighs 765 g and Z fc weighs 390 g, so the Z fc is 375 g lighter.
Do the D7200 and Z fc record 4K video?
D7200: 4K up to 60p. Z fc: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D7200 and Z fc weather sealed?
D7200: Yes. Z fc: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7200 and 300 shots for the Z fc, giving the D7200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7200 launched at $1,199 and Z fc at $999. The Z fc is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.