Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7R III

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Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7R III

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7200 Review.
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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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How does it shoot? Sony A7R III in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7R III conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R IV
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Differences

Nikon D7200 advantages over Sony A7R III

Less expensive
$1440 vs $1805
Save money for lenses or accessories
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.7 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 650 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Sony A7R III advantages over Nikon D7200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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.
A7R III test data on DxO Mark D7200 test data on DxO Mark

3,523 vs 1,333 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
42.4 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.2 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
30 vs 18 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 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
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
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
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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Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video quality; 1080/120fps video; Dual card slots; Significantly better battery life.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.
Read our Sony A7R III Review

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

Sony A7R III

Nikon D7500

$2151
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7R III vs Nikon D7500

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

Sony A7R III

Pentax K-3

$2151
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7R III vs Pentax K-3

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

Sony A7R III

Sony A77 II

$2151
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Sony A7R II

Nikon D7200

Sony A7R II

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$2348
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

$2151
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R II

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

Sony A7R III

Canon 80D

$2151
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7R III vs Canon 80D

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