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
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 10.5 years newer.
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Wins
D7200
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7200 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 6 stops)
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
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
D7200 is 2mm wider, 26mm taller, and 27mm thicker than ZR.
D7200 is 135 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7200 · 49mm ZR
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
ZR
134 × 81 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
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
ZR
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
ZR
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…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D7200 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for D7200 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the D7200 and ZR?
D7200 is 24.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7200 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7200 or the ZR?
D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7200 and ZR?
D7200 weighs 765 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 135 g lighter.
Do the D7200 and ZR record 4K video?
D7200: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D7200 and ZR weather sealed?
D7200: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D7200 launched at $1,199 and ZR at $2,199. The D7200 is $1,000 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.