Nikon's enthusiast DX workhorse — 24.2MP, no AA filter, 51-point AF, dual SD cards, weather sealed.
The Nikon D7200 was released in March 2015 as the upper-tier APS-C DSLR in Nikon's DX lineup, featuring a 24.2MP DX CMOS sensor with EXPEED 4 processing, a 51-point Multi-CAM 3500 DX II AF module, and weather sealing in a magnesium alloy chassis. At approximately 765g it is slightly heavier than the D7100 it replaced. Dual SD UHS-I card slots provide redundancy and overflow. The EN-EL15 battery provides approximately 1,100 shots in OVF mode.
The 24.2MP DX CMOS sensor pairs with EXPEED 4. The 51-point AF system provides 15 cross-type points for subject tracking. Burst shooting runs at 6fps. 1080p video records at up to 60fps — no 4K. Weather sealing is built throughout the magnesium alloy chassis. Battery life approximately 1,100 shots via OVF using the EN-EL15, body weight approximately 765g with battery and card, dual SD UHS-I card slots.
The D7200's 24.2MP DX sensor, 51-point AF, and weather sealing represent the practical ceiling of Nikon's DX DSLR lineup at its launch. The 51-point AF module — shared with higher-tier FX DSLRs of the era — provides professional-grade subject tracking for sports and wildlife on a DX body. The dual SD card configuration enables overflow or backup. The D7200's dynamic range is among the best measured for any APS-C DSLR sensor of its generation.
On the used market the D7200 is very affordable for a weather-sealed 24.2MP DX DSLR with 51-point AF. Condition checks: shutter count via EXIF, both SD slot contacts, weather sealing at port covers, and EN-EL15 battery health — shared with D750, D800, D810, D610, and many Nikon Z bodies. The D7500 (2017) added 4K video and a tilting screen. Compatible with all Nikon F-mount lenses; screwdrive AF-D lenses autofocus on the D7200's built-in AF drive motor.