Here is a quick review and comparison for the Nikon D500 vs D7200 DSLR cameras with APS-c sized image sensors.
To see the difference between Nikon D500 vs D7200 digital SLR cameras we have put together Nikon D500 vs D7200 specs comparison table below.
Nikon D500 camera $1,999.95 – (Amazon | B&H | Adorama) features a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor that’s coupled with the new Expeed 5 image processor found in the D5. It also has the same 153-point AF system with 99 cross-type sensor and can able to shoot continuously at 10 fps with a 200 shot buffer for Raw images. See the offcial announcement.
Nikon D7200 camera $1,196.95 – (Amazon | B&H | Adorama) a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter powered by an EXPEED 4 image processor and comes with next-generation 51-point AF module with increased low-light sensitivity. The D7200 comes with built-in Wi-Fi with NFC and an improved 100-shot buffer depth when shooting JPEGs at 6 fps (18 14-bit or 27 12-bit Raw files).
Specifications Comparison of Nikon D500 vs D7200 Cameras
Below you can see the specs comparison table of Nikon D500 vs D7200 digital SLR cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | Nikon D500 | Nikon D7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Pixels (megapixels) | 20.9 Million | 24.2 Million |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.5×15.7mm | 23.5×15.6mm |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 3.92µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | No |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Image Size | 5,568 x 3,712 | 6,000 x 4,000 |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | EXPEED 4 |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.0x | 0.91x |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes, with flash commander mode |
| Storage Media | 1x XQD, 1x SD | 2x SD |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 FPS | 6 FPS, 7 FPS in 1.3x Crop Mode |
| Buffer Size (RAW, Lossless 14-bit) | 200 | 18 |
| Continuous Shooting | 20 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Shutter Durability | 200,000 cycles | 150,000 cycles |
| Exposure Metering Sensor | 180,000-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering III | 2,016-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-51,200 | ISO 100-25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 102,400-1,640,000 | ISO 51,200-102,400 (B&W only) |
| Autofocus System | 153-point, 99 cross-type AF system | 51-point, 15 cross-type AF system |
| AF Detection | Up to f/8 | Up to f/8 |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +20 EV | -3 to +19 EV |
| Auto AF Fine-Tune | Yes | No |
| Articulating LCD | Yes | No |
| Flicker Detection | Yes | No |
| Video Output | MOV, MPEG-4 / H.264 | MOV, MPEG-4 / H.264 |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 3,840×2,160 (4K) up to 30p | 1920×1080 (1080p) up to 60p |
| LCD Size | 3.2″ diagonal TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle | 3.2″ diagonal TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 2,359,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots |
| Illuminated Buttons | Yes | No |
| Articulating LCD | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen LCD | Yes | No |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built-in Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Built-in Wi-Fi / NFC | Built-in, with NFC | Built-in, with NFC |
| Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
| Battery Life | 1,240 shots (CIPA) | 1,110 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed Body | Yes | Yes |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Weight (Body Only) | 760g | 675g |
| Dimensions | 147 x 115 x 81mm | 135.5 × 106.5 × 76mm |
| MSRP Price | $1,996.95 (as introduced) | $1,199.95 (as introduced) |
