Nikon 3200 vs 7200: As an amature with a Nikon3200 what benefit would a 7200 provide me?

1Feathercrest Loc: NEPA

As an amature with a Nikon3200 what benefit would a 7200 provide me?

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

If you appreciate not having to going into the menu to change settings, the D3200 is a entry level camera, the D7200 is a mid-level semi-pro camera that makes it much easier to take photo's if you know what settings to use. The final result is about the same between the two.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

1Feathercrest wrote:

As an amature with a Nikon3200 what benefit would a 7200 provide me?

Better sensor, better processor, newer technology, weather sealing, two card slots, bigger buffer, wider ISO range, better customization of control, pentaprism vs. pentamirror viewfinder (pentaprism is brighter and bigger), sturdier build. For just a few.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Wingpilot wrote:

Better sensor, better processor, newer technology, weather sealing, two card slots, bigger buffer, wider ISO range, better customization of control, pentaprism vs. pentamirror viewfinder (pentaprism is brighter and bigger), sturdier build. For just a few.

All valid except the first one, they both share the same 24MP Sony sensor.
Also add many more focus points and built-in WiFi to the list.

Bharrell Loc: San Leandro Ca.

Just purchased a re-furbished d7200.....it has yet to arrive, to replace my 8 year old d3100.
I am looking for: better rear screen, much better auto-focus system, bracket button (a minor want), higher frames-per-second (for birding). I am a little concerned about the additional weight of the 7200....I plan to attach my Tamron 18-400mm while on a trip to New Zealand in a few months and will probably be without mono/tripod for much of the trip.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Bharrell wrote:

Just purchased a re-furbished d7200.....it has yet to arrive, to replace my 8 year old d3100.
I am looking for: better rear screen, much better auto-focus system, bracket button (a minor want), higher frames-per-second (for birding). I am a little concerned about the additional weight of the 7200....I plan to attach my Tamron 18-400mm while on a trip to New Zealand in a few months and will probably be without mono/tripod for much of the trip.

When I bought my D7200, I had just sold an A6000 because a problem with my right hand made it difficult to operate the controls on top of the camera. I found the ergonomics of the D7200 to be much better with the control wheels on the front and back of the camera. It also seemed better balanced, so the weight wasn't a big issue. Except, perhaps for having to lug around on a hike, then it seemed a bit heavy. The 18-140 kit lens is a very good lens, too. I now find myself wishing I still had the D7200. When I sold it, I think I didn't appreciate it for what it was, and now, having the A6300, I'm finding my hand problem re-ocurring.

Dragonfly Loc: Indianapolis

I have a D7100 and moved to it from a D3100. I like that I can change settings with the scroll thing without going through menus. (depends on your setting, but i use it to change aperature or ISO depending on what setting.)
And the weather sealing makes a big difference for outdoors photography.

CO

Wingpilot wrote:

Better sensor, better processor, newer technology, weather sealing, two card slots, bigger buffer, wider ISO range, better customization of control, pentaprism vs. pentamirror viewfinder (pentaprism is brighter and bigger), sturdier build. For just a few.

The pentaprism vs. pentamirror is big in my opinion. The glass prism in the D7xxx series and above Nikons gives a larger, slightly brighter view through the viewfinder. Having dual command wheels is nice also. It helps with a variety of settings such as manual mode, bracketing, and selecting autofocus mode and autofocus points. The U1 and U2 settings on the mode dial allows you to save frequently used settings and recall them in a second.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Two things to consider:

1. D5600. Takes same pics as D7200 but has, IMHO, a far superior operational approach over the random unlighted buttons,unreadable green screen, and inactive info screen of the D7200. Plus it provides a very useful articulated touch screen and snapbridge for control with your phone and gps input. Also weighs and costs about 1/2.

2. Whichever you choose consider a Nikon refurb from Cameta. Cameta because they up warranty to a year for free.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Dragonfly wrote:

I have a D7100 and moved to it from a D3100. I like that I can change settings with the scroll thing without going through menus. (depends on your setting, but i use it to change aperature or ISO depending on what setting.)
And the weather sealing makes a big difference for outdoors photography.

Many UHH owners are confused about how to operate the D5xxs. They think you use menus. In fact you should use the active info screen. I wonder if the D3xxx has the same capability?

I set the function button for ISO on my D5100, D5200, and D5600.

The D7xxx, up through the D7200, does not enable active control from the info screen. The info screen is inactive for controls. D7500 fixes it with touch screen.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

It would improve the D7200 to have the same screen as the D7500. Maybe that's coming.

toxdoc42

I bought the D3400 kit 18 months ago. I really don't have any complaints so far. I happened to be in Costco today and they had the 3400 and 7200 kits on display. Both had the same lens, the 7200 felt twice as heavy as the 3400. The only thing that I might find missing in the 3400 is the articulatable screen.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

IDguy wrote:

Many UHH owners are confused about how to operate the D5xxs. They think you use menus. In fact you should use the active info screen. I wonder if the D3xxx has the same capability?

I set the function button for ISO on my D5100, D5200, and D5600.

The D7xxx, up through the D7200, does not enable active control from the info screen. The info screen is inactive for controls. D7500 fixes it with touch screen.

I have confirmed you can operate the D3400 from the info screen.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

1Feathercrest wrote:

As an amature with a Nikon3200 what benefit would a 7200 provide me?

Lots. Better build, and more controls to avoid going into the Menu so often. Also -

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camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Most probably none if you are happy with the images you are getting from your present camera.