Nikon Z5 vs Nikon D7200

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ5D7200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D7100
      Successor ModelNikon D7500
      MSRP$1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens)$1199/£939/€1199 (body only), £1119/€1449 (w/18-105mm lens), $1699 (w/18-140mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.93 Megapixel24.72 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400100 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40166000 x 4000
      Other ResolutionsDX: 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000; 1.3x crop: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 shots in 1-stop increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range3 to +19 EV-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points27351
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm19.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-2 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MPMechanical Shutter
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Auto
      auto FP high-speed sync
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      rear-curtain sync
      rear-curtain w/slow sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      DxO Low Light ISO1333
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.6
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      MOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone Wired, wireless, or via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4"11 x 9.2 x 6.8"
      Package Weight3.05 lb3.645 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Battery PackEN-EL15cEN-EL15
      Battery Life470 shots1110 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z5 Nikon D7200
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs 2 or 10 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning


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