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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GH2
GH2 vs GH3
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Nikon D7100
D7100 vs D7200
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Successor: |
Panasonic GH4
GH3 vs GH4
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Nikon D7500
D7200 vs D7500
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Model Number: |
GH3 |
D7200 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1299.99 |
$1100.00 |
Street Price: |
$797.99 |
$1,015.95 |
Date Available: |
2012-12-30 |
2015-04-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.6 oz
(555 g)
includes batteries
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44.3 oz
(1,256 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
3.2 in.
(133 x
93 x
82 mm)
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5.3 x
4.2 x
3.0 in.
(136 x
107 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Toshiba |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.75 microns |
3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
71 |
87 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
24.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.4 |
14.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
812 |
1,333 |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 2336 x 1720
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2336 x 1560
(3.6 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1744 x 1744
(3.0 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4494 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2), 3600 x 2400
(8.6 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.1 |
5.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (Slow: 60p/50p/30p)
1920x1080 (Fast: 15p/12p/8p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p (1.3x crop))
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
n/a |
Nikkor AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR; 17 elements in 12 groups; including 1 ED glass and 1 aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
210mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
140mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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7.78x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500II DX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / OLED
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
1,746,000 dots
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.67x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.34x |
0.94x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
614,000 dots
(204,600 px)
|
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600; Up to ISO 3200 in Auto |
Auto, 100-25600; Hi-1BW=51200, Hi-2BW=102400 (Black and White only) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto (2 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome |
Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Color Sketch, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds |
2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction (when iA, iA+), Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Off; Built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels, 3 groups) |
Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200) |
Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual slots, UHS-I compatible |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
.NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired DMW-RSL1 |
Optional: wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, USB 2.0, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.46 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.1 |
5.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
56 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.1 |
4.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
18 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.2 |
4.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
20 |
11 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.17 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.97 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.222 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.086 seconds |
0.054 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.38 seconds |
0.19 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.079 seconds |
0.054 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202s |
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Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.1 seconds |
3.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
540 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
1110 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.2v 1860 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial) |
Nikon ViewNX-i CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
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24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, improved low-light AF, Group-area AF mode, improved buffer depth, new Picture Controls, B&W up to ISO 102400, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC |