Nikon D7200 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Nikon D7200 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Nikon D7200 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1110 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Nikon D7200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$999* vs $1440
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
51 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Canon G1X Mark III

Nikon D7500

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3

Canon G1X Mark III

Pentax K-3

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Canon G1X Mark III

Sony A77 II

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1198
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

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Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon D7200

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X70

Nikon D7200

Fujifilm X70

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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