Nikon D500 Vs Nikon D7200: What Is The Difference?

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Nikon D500

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Nikon D7200

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Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200Nikon D500Nikon D7200

Why is Nikon D500 better than Nikon D7200?

• 102 more focus points?153vs51
• Has a flip-out screen?
• 1614400 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?1640000 ISOvs25600 ISO
• 130 shots longer battery life?1240 shotsvs1110 shots
• 1.67x more in continuous drive mode?10 fpsvs6 fps
• 1131k dots higher resolution (screen)?2359k dotsvs1228k dots
• Has a touch screen?
• Has a BSI sensor?

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Why is Nikon D7200 better than Nikon D500?

• 18.23% more megapixels (main camera)?24.71 MPvs20.9 MP
• Has phase-detection autofocus for videos?
• 185 g lighter?675 gvs860 g
• Has a flash?
• 19.91% less body volume?1096.74 cm³vs1369.31 cm³
• 11.5 mm narrower?135.5 mmvs147 mm
• 8.5 mm shorter?106.5 mmvs115 mm
• 5 mm thinner?76 mmvs81 mm

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User reviews

Overall rating

Nikon D5008.26 User reviewsNikon D5008.2/106 User reviewsWrite a reviewNikon D72009.36 User reviewsNikon D72009.3/106 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

8.7/10 6 ratings9.5/10 6 ratings

Video quality

6.5/10 4 ratings9.0/10 5 ratings

Controls

7.8/10 6 ratings9.3/10 6 ratings

Low-light performance

8.2/10 6 ratings8.0/10 6 ratings

Autofocus

8.0/10 6 ratings8.8/10 6 ratings

Comments

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Michel

1 year ago

10 / 10

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It's the best APS-C on the market.

Michel

1 year ago

10 / 10

I'm thrilled with this body and especially its viewfinder. It's nothing like electronic viewfinders. The AF is very responsive, the only thing I regret is not being able to switch from one saved setting to another without going through the menu (like the D7500). The sensor quality is top-notch, and the noise increase is acceptable up to 8000 ISO. One downside is its weight. Whether in simple or 3D mode, it locks focus extremely quickly and it's very hard to lose focus. It uses XQD type cards which are excellent but pricey.

Pros

• Image quality in macro and wildlife
• Very good noise level
• The Nikon range has no hybrid competitor to this D500.
• Spot-on AF
• XQD Cards

Cons

• Heavy
• New price
• No integrated flash like many pro bodies, disappointing!

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Eduardo

2 years ago

10 / 10

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A camera for those who need speed.

Eduardo

2 years ago

10 / 10

I have seen many cameras, but so far none come close to this beast called Nikon D500, it's incredibly fast, with ultra quick focus, massive storage capacity even when shooting in raw, up to 200 photos, it's a camera that doesn't jam, you can keep shooting in raw and it won't stop, I have photographed football, motorsports, birds, street races and it's impressive how it doesn't jam, another thing it excels in is focus, be it in single or 3D mode, it locks on the focus tremendously quickly and it is very hard to lose a focus, it uses XQD type cards which are excellent, if you're a photographer, and need reliability, precision and high speed at an affordable price, the Nikon D500 is the camera!

Pros

• 153 Focus Points
• Illumination of all the buttons
• 2 Card Slots
• Extremely Fast Focus
• Touchscreen
• Swivel Screen

Cons

• Price

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Martin

1 year ago

8 / 10

The best dslr for sport

Martin

1 year ago

8 / 10

Fantastic camera. The perfect sports camera. But pretty versitale.

Pros

• Fast.
• Focus
• Build quality
• Output

Cons

• No steady system
• Cards Cost $$$

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Design

Type

DSLRNikon D500

DSLRNikon D7200

The type of camera.viewfinder

Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D500

Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D7200

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

2359k dots

1228k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.Has a flip-out screen✔Nikon D500✖Nikon D7200Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

100%

100%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3.2"

3.2"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

860 g

675 g

The weight.has a touch screen✔Nikon D500✖Nikon D7200You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.+ Show more +

Optics

sensor size

APS-C

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Nikon FNikon D500

Nikon FNikon D7200

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

153

51

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

20.9 MP

24.71 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

51200 ISO

25600 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

1640000 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization

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✖Nikon D7200With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

10 fps

6 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.+ Show more +

Videography

video recording (main camera)

2160 x 30 fps

1080 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos

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✔Nikon D7200A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

1

1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.+ Show more +

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

1240 shots

1110 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

1900 mAh

1900 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

9 years ago01/06/2016Nikon D500

10 years ago03/02/2015Nikon D7200

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Expeed 5Nikon D500

Expeed 4Nikon D7200

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot

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Nikon D7200: Not applicable

The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Nikon D500✔Nikon D7200A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw✖Nikon D500✖Nikon D7200It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

pixel density

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500 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.USB version

3

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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