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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D780

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2020
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSBackside-illuminated CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP24.5 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006048 × 4024
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–51200
Sensor detailDX CMOS, 24.2 million effective pixels in global/US specifications or 24.16 million in Japan; 24.72 million total pixels. No optical low-pass filter; Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data. Full DX image 6000 × 4000; 1.3× crop 4800 × 320025.28 million total pixels; sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data
Image formats12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, lossless-compressed or compressed; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW and JPEG. Picture Controls include Flat, with Clarity adjustment and in-camera NEF processing12/14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG
ISO detailStandard ISO 100–25600 in one-third or half stops; automatic sensitivity control. Hi BW1 and Hi BW2 equivalent to ISO 51200 and 102400, monochrome only in P/S/A/MExpandable to equivalent ISO 50–204800; Auto ISO available
Image processorEXPEED 4EXPEED 6
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst6 fps12 fps
Lens detailNikon F mount with AF coupling and contacts; body autofocus motor. Compatible G/E/D and other AF lenses, AI-P and non-CPU AI lenses with restrictions; non-CPU lenses use A/M exposure. Non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses excludedF-mount G/E/D, supported AF, P and AI non-CPU lenses with restrictions; DX lenses use a crop; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
AutofocusAdvanced Multi-CAM 3500 II phase-detection module with 51 points, including 15 cross-type and one central f/8-compatible point; -3 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning. Single-point, dynamic nine/21/51 points, 3D tracking and auto-area AF. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S/AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areasViewfinder Advanced Multi-CAM 3500II phase detection with 51 points, 15 cross-type and 11 supporting f/8. Live-view hybrid phase/contrast detection provides 273 FX still-image single-point positions and eye detection. UK/Japan sensitivity −3 EV viewfinder, −5 EV live view or −7 EV low-light AF under maker conditions; US launch prose's −4 EV viewfinder claim conflicts with exact specs.
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 1/8000 to 30 seconds in half or one-third stops, Bulb and Time; tested to 150000 cycles. X-sync 1/250 second, up to 1/320 with reduced flash rangeMechanical, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; manual-mode extension to 900 seconds. Flash sync 1/200 second with compatible Auto FP support.
Burst detailFull DX: 6 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 5 fps 14-bit RAW. 1.3× crop: 7 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 6 fps 14-bit RAW. Maker buffer claim up to 100 Large/Fine JPEGs or 18 lossless-compressed 14-bit RAW images using a specified 16 GB SanDisk UHS-I card at ISO 100. Live-view burst up to 3.7 fps; quiet release, mirror-up, self-timer and optional ML-L3 infrared releaseUp to 7 fps through the optical viewfinder; silent live view up to 12 fps with 12-bit RAW or 8 fps with 14-bit RAW. Low-speed 1–6 fps viewfinder or 1–3 fps live view; quiet continuous 3 fps. Reduced-resolution movie-frame still captures at up to 120 fps are separate from full-resolution continuous shooting.
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical VR depends on the attached lens; electronic movie VR available
FlashBuilt-in pop-up i-TTL flash with commander function, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; accessory shoe and Auto FP with compatible external SpeedlightsNo built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe and compatible external i-TTL Speedlights; optional AS-15 provides a flash-sync terminal
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto, scene and effects modes; U1/U2 custom presets. 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash bracketing up to nine frames, white-balance up to three, Active D-Lighting up to five (Japan specification)Auto, P/S/A/M, effects and U1/U2 settings; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensation; 180K-pixel RGB viewfinder metering sensor
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailFull DX 1920 × 1080 at 30p/25p/24p; 60p/50p only in 1.3× crop; 1280 × 720 at 60p/50p. MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with linear PCM audio. High-quality clips limited to 10 minutes at 1080p60/50 or 20 minutes at other modes; standard quality 20 minutes or 29 min 59 s respectively. Time-lapse with exposure smoothing; manual-mode Auto ISO; Flat Picture Control. Photography Blog sample caption incorrectly says 1920 × 1280; maker specifies 1920 × 1080UHD 3840 × 2160 at 29.97/25/23.976p without extra FX crop, oversampled from 6K sensor data; Full HD up to 119.88p and separate silent slow-motion modes. H.264 MOV/MP4; limit 29 minutes 59 seconds. 10-bit N-Log and HLG require an external HDMI recorder and cannot simultaneously record that output to the camera card. UK prose's DX 50/60p statement does not mean UHD 50/60p; exact maker UHD table tops out at 30p.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone, adjustable sensitivity, frequency-response and wind-noise-reduction settings; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with plug-in power and headphone output. Photo Review says no wind-reduction filter, conflicting with Nikon's original announcementBuilt-in stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; PCM or AAC depending on file format; microphone attenuator
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots1,229,0002,359,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3.2-inch TFT with approximately 1229000 dots in Japan or 1228800 in the US specification, 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; top status LCD and live view; dots are subpixelsApproximately 100% coverage, 170° viewing angle and vertical tilt; maker UK states 2359K dots, Japan rounds to approximately 2.36 million; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism with approximately 100% coverage in DX or 97% in 1.3× crop; 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 19.5 mm eyepoint; OLED information, grid display and depth-of-field previewPentaprism, approximately 100% FX coverage, 0.7× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 21 mm eyepoint and −3 to +1 dioptre adjustment
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)1110 photographs2260 photographs
Body weight675 g755 g
Release detailNikon Japan records actual first sale on 19 March 2015; global announcement dated 2 March 2015Nikon US announced on 6 January 2020 and specified availability in late January; global announcement dated 7 January. Main uses the confirmed month without inferring a UK retail day.
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, UHS-I supported; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copyingTwo UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; overflow, backup, RAW/JPEG separation and card copying
PortsHi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2, WR-1/WR-R10 or GP-1/GP-1A GPS; optional UT-1 wired LANUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2; optional WT-7 provides network connectivity
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and NFC pairing with compatible Android devices; Wireless Mobile Utility provides image transfer and remote still shooting. Optional WR radio controllers or ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in GPSWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; SnapBridge
Battery life detailEN-EL15 lithium-ion battery; approximately 1110 CIPA still images or 80 minutes of movie recording per charge. Optional MB-D15 takes one EN-EL15 or six AA cellsEN-EL15b; approximately 2260 CIPA single-frame shots or 4570 shots under Nikon's separate continuous-shooting test; approximately 95 minutes of movie recording. EN-EL15a/15 compatibility with restrictions; EN-EL15c may be supplied.
ChargingExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5b mains adapter and EP-5B connectorIn-camera charging with EN-EL15b and optional EH-7P; external MH-25a charger. Optional AC adapter and EP-5B power connector.
DimensionsApproximately 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mmApproximately 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm
Weight detailApproximately 675 g body only; 765 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body capApproximately 755 g body only or 840 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy construction with sealing against dust and water dropsWeather-sealed magnesium alloy construction; maker operating range 0–40°C
ColoursBlack–
In the boxEN-EL15, MH-25a charger, UC-E17 USB cable, AN-DC1BK strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-23 eyecup (Japan body package)EN-EL15-series battery, MH-25a charger, UC-E24 USB cable, AN-DC21 strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-31 eyecup; battery revision may vary

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