Upgrade Guide

Nikon D7200→Nikon D7000

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

You own

Nikon

D7200

£368

2015

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7000

£115 (-£253)

2010

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The D7000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D7200. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D7200	D7000
Price	£368	£115
Released	2015	2010	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	16.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	16MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30 (60p in 1.3× crop)	Full HD 1080p/24, 720p/30
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) 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	~1110 shots (CIPA)	~1050 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	765g (with battery)	780g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Dual SD slots

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