Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II

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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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How does it shoot? Pentax K-3 II in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 III
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Differences

Nikon D7200 advantages over Pentax K-3 II

Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D7200 test data on DxO Mark K-3 II test data on DxO Mark

1,333 vs 1,106 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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 720 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More AF points
51 vs 27
More AF points improve autofocus

Pentax K-3 II advantages over Nikon D7200

Less expensive
$830* vs $1613
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
More cross-type AF points
25 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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Top-notch image quality; Spectacular detail from Pixel Shift Resolution; Better performance than K-3; Geotag images with no accessories; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Clever on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots
No built-in flash strobe; No wireless flash support out of the box; AstroTracer function can be finicky; AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a prosumer DSLR; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors
Read our Pentax K-3 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Pentax K-3 II

Nikon D7500

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$864
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon 70D

Pentax K-3 II

Canon 70D

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Canon 70D

Compared to Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Pentax K-3 II

Sony A77 II

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Canon T6i

Nikon D7200

Canon T6i

$1016
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Canon T6i

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7200

Canon 80D

$1016
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon 80D

Pentax K-3 II

Canon 80D

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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