Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III

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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III

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

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APS-C 361.2mm²
25.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1,600,000

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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Nikon D7200 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$1445 vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 800 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Nikon D7200

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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More cross-type AF points
25 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
1.05x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More AF points
101 vs 51
More AF points improve autofocus
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1600000 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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1021
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

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Pentax K-3 III

Nikon D7500

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

$1021
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Pentax K-3 III

Pentax K-3

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Internal flash
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Pentax K-3 III

Sony A77 II

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7200

Canon 80D

$1021
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 III

Canon 80D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax KP

Nikon D7200

Pentax KP

$1021
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III

Pentax KP

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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