Upgrade Guide
Nikon D7200→Nikon Z30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the D7200. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Z30
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Burst rate11fps vs 6fps
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Generation7 years newer (2022 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution21MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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.
| Genre | D7200 | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +1.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +4.4 | ||
| Food | +2.8 | ||
| Macro | +2.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D7200 | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £368 | £479 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 21MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 (60p in 1.3× crop) | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1110 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 765g (with battery) | 405g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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