Nikon D7200 Pro Reviews

The D7200 is the most serious D-SLR in Nikon's DX lineup, but it doesn't equal our Editors' Choice Canon 7D Mark II for capturing action.

The D7200 is a gentle refresh of an excellent camera. The sensor sees improvements in dynamic range, AF works in lower light and the continuous shooting buffer lets you make use of its class-leading subject tracking. The slow live view autofocus and awkward lack of aperture control during movie shooting means it's not as flexible as some of its rivals but it's a formidable DSLR for stills work.

Overall the Nikon D7200 is a camera that performs well, with good image quality, and the camera offers useful updates over the previous model, however, the updates over the D7100 may not be enough to tempt users to upgrade. For those with the D7000, the D7200 would make an excellent upgrade, but for owners of the D7100, you may want to wait for the next version. On it's own, if you have an older camera, or other Nikon lenses, then the Nikon D7200 is the best performing APS-C sensor Nikon to date and offers a compelling package of features, with a solid weather-sealed body and a great 3.2inch screen. An updated 51 point focus system ensures focus is rapid and reliable, with the camera responding quickly, even in low-light. The camera features 6fps shooting, which can be increased to 7fps when using 1.3x crop mode, although this isn't as quick as other cameras in this category. Thanks to the 24 megapixel sensor, without OLPF, correct technique and attention to detail is important to achieve the sharpest results, as well as using high quality lenses, but for those that are looking to get the best image quality possible, the additional effort is well worth the time.

A comprehensive feature set and great quality images make the D7200 the ideal camera for enthusiasts – especially if you already own some Nikon lenses, or have experience of using Nikon cameras. It would also make a good backup camera for those who have a camera further up the Nikon range. As it stands, the Canon 70D offers slightly more in the way of features (that screen again), and it's also available at a fractionally cheaper price (for now) – so if you have no brand loyalty, it's worth giving the Canon a look.