Upgrade Guide

Nikon D7000→Nikon D7200

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

You own

Nikon

D7000

£115

2010

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7200

£368 (+£253)

2015

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D7000. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D7200

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	D7000	D7200
Price	£115	£368
Released	2010	2015	↑
Sensor	16.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/24, 720p/30	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	6fps	6fps
Battery Life	~1050 shots (CIPA)	~1110 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	780g (with battery)	765g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	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	Dual SD slots	Dual SD slots

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