Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6300

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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6300

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

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

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How does it shoot? Sony A6300 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A6300 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Succeeded by the Sony A6400
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Differences

Nikon D7200 advantages over Sony A6300

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.4 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 400 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
210 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6300 advantages over Nikon D7200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$848 vs $1613
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
48 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
520g vs 1256g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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
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
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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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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Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1097
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$897
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Sony A6300

Nikon D7500

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$897
APS-C

Lens selection
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

$1097
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon 70D

Sony A6300

Canon 70D

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Sony A6000

Nikon D7200

Sony A6000

$1097
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$674
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A6000

Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$674
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1097
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Sony A6300

Sony A77 II

$748
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7200

Canon 80D

$1097
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon 80D

Sony A6300

Canon 80D

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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