Upgrade Guide

Nikon D5600→Nikon D7200

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

You own

Nikon

D5600

£182 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7200

£212 used (+£29)

2015

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the D5600. 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	D5600	D7200
Price	£182 used	£212 used
Released	2016	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	39-point phase-detect (9 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	~970 shots (CIPA)	~1110 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	465g (with battery)	765g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M 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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