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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon Z50II

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NikonD7200NikonZ50II
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2015November 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP20.9 MP
Largest image6000 × 40005568 × 3712
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 × 320021.51 million total pixels; Japanese exact specification gives 20.88 million effective, rounded to 20.9 on Nikon UK. Image-dust-off reference data requires NX Studio.
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 processing14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF
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/MStandard still-image ISO 100–51200, expandable to equivalent ISO 204800; HLG starts at ISO 400. Movie ISO 100–25600, with N-Log-specific limits.
Image processorEXPEED 4EXPEED 7
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst6 fps30 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 excludedNIKKOR Z FX and DX lenses; FX lenses have a DX field-of-view crop. F-mount NIKKOR lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions.
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 areasHybrid phase/contrast detection; 209 single-point or 231 auto-area positions, nine subject types, 3D tracking and AF-A. Nikon's −9 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.
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; 1/4000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode. Flash sync up to 1/250 second with reduced guide number above 1/200; Auto FP supported.
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 releaseExtended continuous shooting approximately 11 fps, or 15 fps silent; ordinary high approximately 5.6 fps, rising to 9.7 fps silent without RAW. C15/C30 high-speed capture with pre-release capture reaches 30 fps for JPEGs, not RAW.
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical stabilisation depends on a VR lens. Electronic video VR adds a crop.
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 SpeedlightsManual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 7 at ISO 100 in metres; i-TTL and ISO 518 accessory shoe
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 and scene modes; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensation
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 60 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 up to 60p, with additional crop at 50/60p; full-width DX UHD up to 30p is oversampled from 5.6K. Full HD up to 120p; H.265 8/10-bit and H.264, N-Log and HLG, waveform, timecode, tally lamp, Product Review mode and Full HD Hi-Res Zoom. Maker recording limit 125 minutes, subject to conditions; no internal RAW video listed.
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; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone and headphone monitoring
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots1,229,0001,040,000
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 subpixelsVari-angle TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; 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 preview0.39-inch XGA OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage, 1.02× magnification and 19.5 mm eyepoint; maker maximum brightness claim 1000 cd/m²
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)1110 photographs250 photographs
Body weight675 g495 g
Release detailNikon Japan records actual first sale on 19 March 2015; global announcement dated 2 March 2015Announced in November 2024; Nikon US states availability in late November 2024. Month precision is retained because an exact first UK retail day is unconfirmed.
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, UHS-I supported; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copyingSingle SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-II, in the battery compartment
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; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output, the latter also supports MC-DC3 remote release
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 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
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-EL25a; CIPA approximately 250 monitor shots with power saving enabled or 230 without; EVF 240 with power saving or 220 without. Tested with NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR; movie battery-life claim 55 minutes. EN-EL25 compatibility gives shorter battery life; Photography Blog's 300-shot EN-EL25 narrative is not the current maker claim.
ChargingExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5b mains adapter and EP-5B connectorUSB charging and power with compatible equipment; optional EH-8P adapter
DimensionsApproximately 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mmApproximately 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 675 g body only; 765 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body capApproximately 495 g body only or 550 g including battery/card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy construction with sealing against dust and water drops–
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-EL25a battery, AN-DC29 strap, USB-C cable and BF-N1 body cap

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