Upgrade Guide

Nikon D3500→Nikon D7200

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D3500

£214

2018

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7200

£368 (+£154)

2015

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the D3500. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D7200

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D3500	D7200
Price	£214	£368
Released	2018	2015	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/30 (60p in 1.3× crop)
Autofocus	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~1550 shots (CIPA)	~1110 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	415g (with battery)	765g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD slots

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