Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 - Why a D7200 MIGHT Be Better

[@mudgie069]

If your seriously into sports/widllife or need 4k video in a DSLR get the D500, for everything else the D7200 is perfect.

[@terrym45]

Yea I agree but... Being a wildlife (especially bird) photographer and having basically owned them all and if price is a consideration, I would said get the D7200 and a little extra for the Nikon 200mm-500mm lens. A superb combination I used for about a year until the D500 came out. Those images I took are of equal quality. I just needed the things the D500 offered. There comes a point when you realize and the extra $k is worth it.

[@LandsPlanes]

In video which is better?

[@notme1998]

@@LandsPlanes d500

[@LandsPlanes]

@@notme1998 but better a xt3 or a7iii no? (for video)

[@notme1998]

@@LandsPlanes none or it doesn't matter. What are your priorities in video? Af or quality?

[@kalef1234]

that's a good point. get 2 7200 bodies and use 2 lenses without having to swap. That's pro

[@davidselovin6053]

after you get used to shooting events with 2 bodies you wont be able to go back. i would rather shoot an event with 2 d7000 whan with 1 d500.

[@jameswilkins8530]

I purchased the D7200 back when it sold for 1400 from Amazon. Now, apparently, the D500 can do 4K video, which is very nice. I never have used the D7200 for video. Only stills, but I have been very pleased with it's performance. I am a hobby photographer.

[@keithbrown454]

Matt, good analysis on the D500 and D7200 strengths. The D7200 is marketed by Nikon as a sports camera too. One should only consider the D500 if they are into serious sports photography. If not, D7200 is a better choice. More bang for your buck at that price range. Extra money for lenses and accessories.

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

I agree with you. The extra cash could go to better lenses in case of buying a D7200. Also, I tested a D500 at a store like a week ago and sure, it is fast acquiring focus and 10 fps is awesome, but the image quality didn't convince me. I don't know if it was a problem with the test sample or maybe the lens. I know that just looking at the rear screen is not the best way to assess this, but still.

[@miltonwelch4541]

In the 70s, 80s and 90s a photographer could keep a really good pro-level film camera for 10 to 20 years and still do great against more modern cameras. Not any more, with rapid and sudden advancements in digital equipment, and since the sensor and processor have taken the place of the film. What that means now is that high-cost pro-level cameras are only feasible for use where conditions demand high-cost equipment. In a few short years, when both the D500 and the D7200 are obsolete, only the guys who made a lot of money, or the already rich, will retire that D500 without a care in the world! The moral? Don't buy super expensive equipment unless you can use it to it's limit over the short term.

[@terrym45]

I agree with both comments. If fact, it sounded like you quoted some of my previous comments. Not considering video, the D7200 when it came out was the best small sensor DSLR made. The only advantage of the Cannon 7D mkII was the buffer and frame rate, which is part of the advantages of the D500. For me that and the autofocus, is the ball game. (birds and wildlife). Also for an advanced photographer the D500 controls are a huge advantage. I can do amazing things with just my right hand looking through the eyepiece. The year I spent with the D7200 was amazing. What a camera, great results. If you don't, absolutely, need the "pro" stuff It's a no brainer. Though it's a pain, you can learn to live with small buffer. The focus of the D7200 is more than adequate even with wildlife it does a fine job. For many the D7200 is the way to go.

[@keithholt2989]

I have a D7200 and am very happy with it. It replaced (or supplements) my D90. The D7200 is so much better!

[@vishypai7554]

Nice video. Choice should depend on: 1) Can I afford it? Meaning it won't put a dent on my pocket. Go for it! 2) I shoot fast action - birds, sports., Street. Go for it! 3) Low light- if you shoot a lot in low light, Go for it! Go for it only if all three conditions are met. Else, D7200 hundred is great. You will be extra in hand to go for some nice lenses.

[@jean-francoislaforge7484]

I have a D7200 and a D850. I am more than happy with both bodies and the arrival of the D850 didn't change the pleasure I have to work with the D7200.

[@racarpente]

Hi Matt i am enjoying your KZbin videos just found the one today comparing the D500 to the D7200 i have had a D3300 for about 4 years and just picked up a D3400 about 6 months ago both were Costco kits 2 lenses apiece my budget finally increased enough i could buy some lenses first one was the Tamron 18-400mm crazy walk around lens and since im doing the amateur enthusiast thing is gave me a broad range to play with Next with the Nikon 35mm 1.8g then the Nikon 10-20 Then the Nikon 50mm 1.8g Then the Nikon 85mm 1.8g I weighed out the D500 thing and I decided on 2 D7200s instead I recently got the privilege of shooting a baby shower that was held in a hall like a wedding reception would be took mainly snapshots of the family Used the 2 D7200s with the 35mm & the 10-20mm Seemed to work out very nicely Then today i seen that video where you mentioned 2 D7200s over 1 D500 and i said to myself maybe i did make the right decision I am very happy with my choice I shot an indoor soccer game the other night used the 85mm 1.8 seemed like a great lens for that Thanks again for what you do Randall Carpenter Merced, CA

[@sc12100]

Shit - Im still in love with my D7100.

[@philmcormond7975]

I have both and Yes the high ISO is better on the D500. I use the D7200 as my knock about camera with a 24-120 f4 lens on it all the time and it does the job nicely. The D500, I take into the theatre for shows and dance and it is there for low light and fast focus - it really shines. So get both! They are both good cameras!

[@ricwilki6254]

RIP Matt, from a D7200 user. 😔

[@slipperysquid]

Honestly if you're in the process of buying another dx camera but stuck between the D7200 and the D500 here's a tip. Don't under any circumstances hold or try out the D500! I bought the D7200 on Saturday (I'd already held and tried the D500 in the same shop) by the time I'd reached my car and loaded the camera into the boot I knew the D500 was the better choice. So I returned, changed the the camera for the D500 :/ Now I have no money for food...but I have the D500. If you really want a D500 and think the D7200 will fill the gap, it won't ;)

[@evannorth5397]

i have both of them and have no preference of either despite being a wildlife shooter. they are probably the best two crop sensor dslrs on the market.

[@jc32750]

SlipperySquid I did sort of what you did. Bought D7200. Used it for two months. Found a local shop where a person traded his 500 in for a canon. Traded my 7200 in for the D500. I'm happy with the decision. For me they layout is fantastic. No automatic option when in a hurry. I use program mode. I also own the 80-400 lens and when shooting at local parks like Orlando Werland park the ISO, AF works great. Plus 10FPS in nice.

[@MrPetebuster1]

SlipperySquid what does it do exactly the 7200 can't possibly do??

[@MrPetebuster1]

Jeff Cameron program mode 😂 what a waste of money

[@slipperysquid]

It depends what you want from the camera? To me, the D500 felt better in the hand, has a fantastic auto focus system, has the flip out screen (not a deal breaker for many people but I really do use the screen for many applications), higher fps, higher video resolution, larger sensor pixel area...the list goes on. It's up to you at the end of the day which camera you want, my choice was actually made with the cameras in my hand, I wanted the best DX sensor camera out there at the moment and this was it. My last Nikon I had for 10 years before I upgraded to this, so I don't expect to be changing it any time soon.

[@_The_Able_Gardener]

Very excited this morning. I have just bagged myself a Nikon D7200 for . . . £400.00 ! ! I will use this alongside my Nikon D750 which I have to say is not only a great camera but I have never had an issue with.

[@attilapapp7536]

Hi Adam, could you please share how the D7200 serves you after having a year of experience using it? I also have a D750 and thinking of adding a D7200 to my gear. Thank you!

[@turtlepurple9304]

im currently using a D7000 and a D5100 as a second body . I was thinking about the D500 mainly for the 10 fps. I shoot sport and wildlife. but after learning that I would need a new bunch of batterys and cards for the 500 . I have six batterys and piles of cards that will work in D7200 I can put that extra 1000 dollars towards more glass . thankyou

[@Gulfbayphotography]

Matt... here is my take. The D7200 is actually even a big upgrade when ( myself ) is coming from a d7000 that didn’t have that great of a autofocus system and did have a OLPF. The D7200 offers a bit better iso performance over the d7000 and I couldn’t be happier. Now the D500 is far superior in terms of the autofocus system with group AF and way more focus points when tracking birds in flight. The robust build is way better than the d7000,7100, 7200 for sure but I believe the D500 is for the working journalist, sports photographer or a professional wildlife photographer. The average person not getting paid for their work or only a few small jobs a year might not be able to justify the cost of the D500 nor is the return on investment that great. But if you are shooting paid sports then by all means the D500 is the choice over D7200 as the work pays for the camera. The only thing to me is if I was shooting a D500 and was shooting sports professionally I would have a hard time choosing it over a d4s or d5.... just my take !!

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

Nice view, thank you. After shooting the d7200 with birds in flight I’m wondering if my image quality and keeper rate will increase by getting the d500. Any thoughts.??

[@jamessharp1321]

Just wondering if the 7200 is good in all weather conditions and if the iso settings go lower than 100, I would like to someday upgrade from my 5100 nikon. And can it adapt to a power gripe ?

[@Nicksiit]

Can you do a quick comparison of D500 vs D7500?

[@willherschler9537]

I have 2 of each. There's NO "blowing out of the water" The D7200 sensor is a tad better, the D500's AF no doubt a step up. Either a great tool to take outstanding photos when paired with premium lenses. It's the photographer, both will git 'er done.

[@squashvids1032]

I bought a D500 in 2017 and used for maybe 3 weeks max and then returned it. Apart from the better AF system, 4k video and higher quality body there is simply not enough advantages to justify the D500 over the D7200. The latter is less expensive, higher resolution, same standard APS-C ISO performance, two SD card slots and all in a lighter body with a built in flash commander.

[@dunnymonster]

Buy the D500 if you do a lot of event, sports or wildlife photography. It's superfast frames per second, high ISO, and focus tracking make it the one to go for. If you lean more towards Street, Portraiture and Landscapes then the D7200 higher resolution will likely serve you better. You do have to consider the large price difference, is the D500 worth two D7200's? Only you can decide. I own the D7200 and love it...would I swap it for a D500? You bet I would!!! Ultimately the D500 can still serve as a capable landscape, street and portrait camera, the question is is the D7200 enough if you shoot fast moving subjects in low light? I already know the answer to that, if money were no issue I'd have added the D500 to my gear on release. Sadly at this time I can't afford to :'(

[@alexandrafasciano9501]

I totally agree with you. Have the D7200 and there is no reason to change it. Better sensor, not so big and heavy, best dynamic range. I don’t need the faster autofocus nor the tilt display ( think the display from the D7200 ) is a little bit larger? If you are so professional that you make money with your photography (sports or wildlife), maybe the D500 is useful...? But who does??? And also the little better ISO is no reason to pay the double price!!! Love my D7200. Still a great camera 💪🏻👌🏽I’m not professional and don’t need two bodies, better spent the money for good lenses😉

[@Chuckster73]

Hi Matt, I think your comments are pretty balanced, but if anyone is even thinking about shooting Wildlife, particularly birds in flight, the D500 is absolutely the best choice. I purchased one back in May after selling my D7100 and have not had one second of regret. The AF, 10 frames per second speed and a virtually unlimited buffer made all the difference in what I can do with Air Shows, Birds or any fast subject. Just incredible. But it someone want a camera for Landscapes, Portraits or other slower moving subjects the D7200 would be great.

[@Chuckster73]

and one more comment - the D500 paired with the Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6 is the absolute killer comb for Wildlife, or any fast moving distant subject. Races, Air Shows, Birds - it just rocks!

[@Chuckster73]

Link to my Flickr page if anyone wants to see some images taken with the D500 and various Nikon lenses. www.flickr.com/photos/grandpa-tango/

[@terrym45]

YES but the D7200, 200-500 combo isn't far behind. Used both D500 (present) and D7200 with that lens. Can't complain about either. The D500 does things that are off the chart (especial focusing). Worth $1000 more. Individual finance and choice there. Love both but D500 the top.

[@CreativeJ75]

nice shots

[@terrym45]

Shot Wildlife for 2 years with the D7100, a pain but better than the D300. Then 1 year with the D7200, before getting the D500. Had unbelievably excellent results, I emphasize EXCELLENT. Not to difficult to work with its limitations, buffer mostly. The D500 is a different game. Out of the park home run. The D7200 is about half the price though there are some great D500 buys out there for the holidays. Your money got enough? D500 maybe a D7200+ 200mm-500mm Lens Killer combo for wildlife just a notch below the D500 + that lens

[@marsolh]

can please compare D7200 versus D5600?

[@ronshaw80]

I'm about to upgrade from my very reliable D200 I have been using for years. I would like to get the D500, the successor to the D200, but it no longer has a built in flash like the D200 has. I too often need a bit of fill flash when shooting people with strong back light, and I dont want to have to carry a separate flash unit for that purpose, so I will probably go with the D7200.

[@dafitzy103]

I currently have a d5300 and looking to upgrade my body to a d7200 or d500. The other idea is to keep the d5300 and buy the tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G2, upgrading the body down the track. I'm not sure if the d7200 is worth the jump from d5300. Also not sure if the better glass is a better idea than spending the coin on a d500. My other lenses are the kit 18-55mm and a tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6. Any advice is appreciated.

[@dsu2002]

fully agreed. BTW one also needs top of the line lenses to get the maximum sharpness from either.

[@SteveChick02]

I was hoping to get a D500 but it was right at the very top of my budget and I wouldn't have had any spare for accessories. Having watched your reviews and others on KZbin I have decided to go for the D7200 and invest the saving in some nice glass to go with it.

[@WhittyPics]

I have always like the way the D200, D300, D700, D800 and now the D500 controls are laid out. Everything is easy to get to and they are made like tanks.

[@alfa170d]

D500 is a sports camera, for any other application I would rather take the D750 or D7200 considering money and value. I know so many people say its FF low light equivalent but then I read few people who own a D750 and D500 and they say the D750 is about a stop better. So with all the contradicting info I think that unless you are a serious sports/wildlife shooter better go with D7200 or D750 considering money is an issue. For me I am still waiting for a FF sensor camera with the D500 AF system, one that doesn't cost like the D5, basically a D750 replacement.

[@terrym45]

Having all the cameras mentioned except the D5 The difference in the D750 is lower noise in low light. DR goes to the D500 with the D7200 and D750 very close. D7100 brings up the rear but is also very good. For any application where there is a lot of cropping the DX sensors are better.

[@lakhbirsingh4403]

D850 is the answer for you now after 9 months :P

[@Macjohn1419]

I like your video about the 2 cameras. I have the D7100 and did not upgrade to the D7200 because it wasn't much of an upgrade for me. The D500 interested me very much but the only thing holding me back was the lower resolution sensor. 4 million pixels IS 4 million pixels and I'm not giving it up for the extra features on the D500. I'll wait for the D510 to come out with a 24MP sensor and pass on the D500 for now. Thanks for bringing this subject to light.

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

Thank You for the distinction between the D500 and the D7200. I have the D7500 body but the D500 is too expensive and the D7200 would probably be a better choice at such more reasonable price!

[@JoseCalvoPhotography]

You are totally right! I have both camera bodies, and I can totally agree with your line of thinking.

[@freedom978]

hello: I mainly shoot at night, cities, sky, stars, galaxy and long to short exposures, time laps and so forth, I don't need a LPF. what would you suggest in under 1,800. I am not a wed photographer or wild life. thank you.

[@starbase218]

I'm in the process of going from a Pentax K-3 to a Nikon D7100 (bought it used). The K-3 is built like a tank. I've shot with it and a DA* 60-250 lens when it was raining all day long. No rain sleeve was necessary. Yet I'm going to the D7100 because, for all the toughness of the K-3, its autofocus is just not as good, by quite a margin, as the D7100's. Of course the AF of the D500 will be superior to that of the D7100/7200. But in terms of build quality, I'm happy giving some of that up to get a camera I can work with better. The better build quality and ergonomics would not be worth double the price to me. And I don't really need the better framerate. I don't like machine gun style shooting anyway.

[@lorseyjones4807]

I've use the D500 for basically every situation and have found that it delivers extremely well. Therefore I couldn't agree with your findings because I would prefer a well round camera that can meet needs with ever changing conditions. I love the fact this camera doesn't allow you to stay in your COMFORT ZONE: NOTHING GOOD CAN HAPPEN IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE 😊

[@david111davies]

Probably 90% or more of the non pro`s with a d500 don't use 10 fps much at all or try it a couple of times and realise they are either not skilled enough to get anything decent out of it or that actually they end up just deleting almost all of the files because of how similar they are. Trawling through dozens or hundreds of pics that are near the same really sucks

[@kb8729]

i agree. i sent my d500 back i know some pros too who sent it back.

[@BAMBAM-ks9uo]

Really enjoy your videos! Do you have any plans to do any photography tips and tricks videos? ie best setting, explaining things like shutter speed, iso etc like a beginner tutorial series.

[@eeshaangauthamrao5695]

I would suggest a Nikon D500 with 16-80mm lens kit on BandH you can get it for $2300 you also get a free grip. Whereas if you want the same thing with D7200 it would cost $700 camera , $1,066 lens and $200 grip I would say a bit more INVESTMENT would help you have a better auto focus , image quality and top class ergonomics. However if you aren’t interested in sports or wildlife and okay with AF-P lenses I would definitely save a lot of money buying D7200.

[@keithholt2989]

I have both and they are great cameras. I mostly use the D500. It is a wonderful camera. I have found that it is easier to blow the highlights with the D500 though. I just lower the exposure a little and it’s fine.

[@NoahWeigert]

hi i want to buy my first dslr and i was looking at the d7200 but im wondering if i should get a d3400, instead im very familiar with all the iso apature shutter speed etc, i want to landscape and night photography and some portraits basicly everything

[@johnsg8]

I moved from a 3300 to a D500. I would get the D7100 if you are looking for portrait and landscape. It's a better low ISO performer than the D7200 ( and I'll go out on a limb and say MUCH better than the D3400 although I've never shot it) and can be had for $700 new with warranty. With the 7XXX series, you can use all the D series screw drive lenses and save yourself a LOT of money on really good glass. I went with the D500 because I shoot mostly sports and wildlife and wanted a flagship camera; the D7200 was nice when I shot my friends for a day but the D500 just feels more solid and the features (oh I love that joystick and touchscreen) made me ante up. Trust me when I say 11 AF points of the 3XXX series isn't enough if you are doing a lot of action.Good luck

[@NoahWeigert]

John J so you think i should start off with the d7200?

[@johnsg8]

MineVidz Skateboy For portraits and landscapes I like the D7100 better. If you said sports and action I would go with the D7200, which I have shot a bunch of times. You can get a used D7100 for under 500 and a new 50mm f1.8 FX for 200 and start portraits now. Get the 35mm DX, 200, for landscapes and you have a great base set of lenses.

[@NoahWeigert]

Iv looked alotninto the d7100 and it seems to have very bad dynamic range and other problems

[@Drag0nMagic]

MineVidz Skateboy I've shot with a D7200 for over a year and I think the dynamic range is quite good

[@WaniMedia]

RIP Matt

[@peterzpictstube]

I have a 7200 and love it. Getting good glass to support its resolution is the hardest thing for me. The only features its missing IMHO is a tilting screen to shoot video and off angle work and highlight weighted metering. That feature is invaluable for protecting highlights when shooting with stage lights. Paying 2x to get that on a D500 forget it.

[@blakeparry1983]

I weighed up my options when looking at purchasing a DX body (Having a D4 and D800 already) In the end, I went for the D7200.... I have the D4 for if i need high ISO or uber high frame rates - if i didnt i probably would have gone for the D500. I love the IQ of the 7200, FPS is ok, i miss the dedicated AF-On button and solid feel, but for the price its a freaking bargain.

[@fredbasset2]

I use my older D7100 for time exposures, macro and landscapes and my D500 with 200-500mm lens for action (surfing, Motorsport and wildlife). The D7200 with bigger buffer looked nice but the D500 is a step up with 10 frames a sec and fills the gap best. The D7500 did not get considered.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

Hey Fred. Do you think that the D500 will give me better quality images and more keepers than my D 7200 when shooting birds in fight.??

[@TomasAWalker53]

If one is a career pro then price isn't a concern. if I picture myself on a spectrum between beginner and a career pro. someone who came out of high school and trained to be a full-time photographer and has done it since then I'd put myself as an enthusiast and therefore someone who takes money into account when purchasing new equipment. D7200.

[@raythemanroe]

I kinda like the Idea of two 7200's lol

[@therealscoobydoo]

In terms of 'value', I would take the 7100 over the 7200 or the 500. The 7200 and 500 are excellent cameras, but you really don't give up much going with the $800 d7100.

[@MegaLuigi1961]

Since the "extraordinary losses" Nikon thing, I have watch few you-tuber channels advising Nikon to drop the D7200...that´s doesn´t make sense. What about if you´re looking for a D500 but can´t afford it? You would have to go for a Canon or a Pentax, I guess. As for me, that I have a bunch of vintage Nikon glass (AF and manual), I am going to get a D7200 ASAP.

[@microdoulo2250]

how long video can recording with d7200 and d500?

[@davetv1353]

To me the D500 is a no brainier over the 7200 because of the focusing system. Having 20Mega-pixels is plenty for me to make bigger prints. I also like that the D500 being slightly less MP lets you have more buffer depth so you can shoot longer/lager burst when needed for sport and wildlife (and have smaller file sizes so your hard drive doesn't fill as fast). I shoot a ot of stuff at the local zoo and the focusing system lets me get animals behind barriers/mesh and birds in flight with ease.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

Hey Dave. Are you still thinking that the D500 is a better choice than the 7200 and do you have any experience with the 7200? It’s what I own and I’m wondering if I’ll get more consistent better images if I switch to the d500.

[@KADET4x4]

​@@Jimmy_Cavalloу d7200 более качественные изображения. Нет АА- фильтра и выше динамический диапазон матрицы. У d500 лучше автофокус и 10к/с.

[@borlach321]

I have a D7200, very happy with it.

[@senaritradutta]

Hi Artoftheimage .... I had owned both D7200 and D500 and just recently sell out the D7200 . I agree with u D7200 is a superb camera n serve me very very well ...ISO performence is very very good ....As per D500 I dn know I find the metering system of D500 is very very accurate and often it handle tricky lighting situation superbly well than D7200 which needs to dial in EV comp quite often indor n outdoor...other great Feature r more control of D500 like u setup multiple AF-S and AF-C and there multiple mode as per ur convienience which is superv for birding wildlife n sport ....ergomonics r just other level...also it has Group AF which is a very good AFC mode n also due to 153 AF point bird in flight shots r very easy to grab focus ....Also straight out of jpeg is better and colour r more saturated n sharp .....

[@armanddimeo6575]

D7200 definitely for me. This is several years down the road from your video, when both cameras are discontinued and only available on the used market. The D7200 is smaller, lighter, and less expensive than the D500 and has everything I need. Also, it is much harder to find a D500 with low "mileage" (shutter count) than a D7200, since the D500 is/was a pro camera. I was able to pick up a D7200 with about a 6,000 shutter count for $550. Many D500s have shutter counts of well over 100,000 and you will pay in the neighborhood of $750 or $800 for these.

[@szabocsaba3453]

In a recent video you even say that d7200 IQ is quite the same as the d3300 as well, so I am really interested in your upcoming reviews with the D7200!!

[@peterhill1944]

"Best Camera for most people" if saving money is the object, is the D7100.

[@kylegoodall310]

Hi just got my sigma 17 50 f2.8 after a lot of thinking for 1 and 1/2 years and watching videos. So i took your professional advice. Hope this is a good copy lens. Now i am looking at d7200 for low light might get this and wait for the d500 to drop in price in next couple of years i hope. I still use my d5100. Like your videos.

[@OldFellaDave]

I love my D7200 ... but I would definitely trade it for a D500 tomorrow if I could afford to. I shoot Sports (football) mainly and by late afternoon/early evening its not worth taking shots on most suburban fields, let alone at night. Even overcast days can be a bit of a challenge at times. I guess I might be a bit pickier than most because I hate the shots I get at ISO6400 and higher on it with all the noise A touch more ISO and the 10 FPS are very appealing for me.

[@kpkjolso]

Thats weird, there should be no issues and no problem at all doing iso 6400 with a D7200

[@alsimoncelli4535]

I think that many photography reviewers don't know how to do math, last I checked, 20.9 rounds up to 21. Therefore it's much closer to only 3 mega pixel difference, not 4. Your line of thinking is a moot issue, if you're hard-core sports or wildlife shooter, you go to with the D500. If not, the D7200, end of story.

[@erintaylor5856]

Had a D7200. I have a D500. Night and day as far as agility but the image quality of the 7200 is really good. If you do BIF like me, the D500 will outgun the 7200 seven ways to Sunday.

[@KaiHinLkh]

I don't understand why people keep saying the D500 has a full stop advantage compared to D7200. Just go to dpreview and take a look at their test chart. The D500 is 1/3 of a stop better at best, because it has less megapixel. If you downscale the D7200 image to 21.9MP, the difference is indistinguishable. You will also find that ff cameras like D610 and D750 has one stop of ISO advantage over the D500 and D7200. If D500 has one stop difference over the D7200, it will perform the same as the D750, which it definitely doesn't.

[@tskcthulhu]

i am waiting for d7300. i think a few months left for the new model.

[@senaritradutta]

don worry Nikon will not give the D500 AF system and also Expeed 5 also not expected it will be like d3400 kind of update :) that camera is already perfect ......

[@roelthas]

Me too, so the D7200 lowers its price. xD

[@rotvonrat]

its all true, 7200 is great (i dont even like my d500)

[@travishood9209]

I agree with everyone in terms of value for 7100/7200. I have owned a 7100 for about a year now, and my biggest issue (shooting RAW) is the buffer - hate it. I mostly shoot portraits / landscapes / street, have been 2nd shooter for a wedding, a couple of wedding receptions, and a couple of basketball events. I have to say in my opinion if you are shooting weddings or events / sports - you need to have fast focus and BUFFER. Having that buffer to allow you to keep shooting - to increase your chances of getting "the shot" (not complete spray and pray ) is a huge bonus. You can work around it of course. Overall, its all about the tools in your toolbox - and having the right tools for the job is important. Do you think those intangibles offset the extra cost of the D500 ?? I personally think so......the guy behind the camera is the most important tool you have and good glass is just as important. I have been debating about some refurbs D7200 vs D500 to add to D7100 ( or adding a monolight). Its all pricy !!! LOL Enjoyed this discussion / every comment.

[@kpkjolso]

If someone offered me either the D7200 or the D500 for free, for sure l would go for the D500. It does have 4K video, Nikons best and fastest autofocus. If you are a pro photographer that make your living on delivering the best landscape and architectur images, the D7200 would be a better choice. No other aps-c camera can deliver the image quality a D7200 can. The D7200s dynamic range is unbeatable in the aps-c world.

[@genghis2510]

You should ask Nikon what are their thoughts about your anxiety choosing between a D7200 and D500.

[@ambikap8635]

That is a statement. "Stinking Rich". I think that speaks more than anything else would. I have been going though this conflict, whether, I should upgrade to D500 from my D7200, or stay with the later. I think, from all the reviews that I have watched till date, it wouldn't make much of a sense to upgrade to D500 unless, one is that rich and making lot of money from photography to jump on to the D500 wagon. Yes, D7200 has lot many inhibitions, like its timidness to track and lock on to subjects like birds in challenging situations. However, spending $1000 more for D500 is something I wouldn't be able to justify. Thanks for the review. That cleared up my senses.

[@nicodimus2222]

D7200 advantages: less noise below ISO 400, 0.21 pounds lighter, 4 MP higher resolution sensor D500 advantages: less noise above ISO 400, better AF system, better viewfinder, 2 fps more in burst mode, and a nearly bottomless buffer if you use XQD cards, which can be critical for sports/wildlife.

[@brucebugbee6604]

I absolutely agree with you that the D7200 is a hard to beat value compared to the D500. I picked up a couple of like new refurbished units with less than 1000 clicks each on the shutter for way less than I would have paid for a D500.

[@KamenMinkov]

I'm most probably buying a D500 in the next month or two. I think it's superior to the D7200 (and even to the D750) for my uses: it has an AF system that's better than the one in the previous flagship (D4s) - full width coverage with cross type points everywhere, it's almost there in terms of speed and buffer depth, it has no silly auto modes thrown in between the usable ones. It should be a huge step up from my D7000 (which I'm looking to retire anyway).

[@MrPetebuster1]

The d500 is also twice the price, is it worth it, not for most.

[@gocanasable]

You mentioned that the D500 which I own and love is build like a tank. Sadly that has not been the case for me. I dropped the camera once and it fell on the screen side and suffered very minor damage, but my viewfinder got out of focus and there was no way to fix it. I tried to adjust it and nothing. Also the focus beep sound did no work any more after that. So I sold it and bought a new one on Black Friday. I shoot sports Seniors and it works perfect for me. I had a d7100 prior to that and it just would not cut it for sports.

[@parnordqvist3895]

Considering that D7200 takes black and white pictures at highest ISO I would prefer D500 if I could afford it. On the other hand D500 may be more difficult to use when it doesn’t have built in flash or mode selector like D7200.

[@pierred5755]

I'll wait for the D5600, same resolution, with Snapbridge and full tilt viewer and all the nice feature of the d5200, less the low-pass filter. With builtin flash...

[@tomhughes5123]

pro flagship body with d500 , haha seriously the pair of d7200s with nikon grips are tough as nails being alloy chassis and grips , i use my 70-200 2.8 from my d850 , on my d7200 a 7200 used in the uk is £400 under 10.000 presses .. (example) so yes theyre stupidly cheap ..and just as tough i use mine for wildlife , id rather have the extra megapixels than frames per second , i rarely go higher than 100 iso with the d7200s my d850 rarely higher than 65 iso 100 tops . both let me crop to dx . the d7200 crops in a bit more on crop mode , both cameras have features you will never use , "sales pitch modes" id have the d7200 over the d7500 ( amateur plastic build) no grip contacts , shouldv been named 6500 ; nikons furthest dropped bollock to date , my teenage daughter has used one of the d7200s for five + years , at her stables since being 13 , its visually in great condition , the nikon alloy bodies are amazingly super strong and cheap to run . even nikon pro telephotos 70-200 2.8 lenses can be had for £400 used now the new versions are out , silly not to for such a great camera

[@Macjohn1419]

I love the higher resolution sensor of the D7200 over the overpriced D500. To me, higher ISO and resolution are paramount for my style of photography. Thanks for the video, and bringing out the truth between the 2 cameras and shattering the hype on the D500.

[@Vidas666]

I was photographer analog film from the age of 9 years and till 23 years but now i started again only this time DSLR i bought Nikon 7100 for 450€ brand new . Well as beginner with DSLR i'm in the new field of digit photography i can say something i missing a lot in view finder for manual focusing option ( in sports, weddings , street phot. got no time for LSD view finder ) all in all 97% i work with mirror view finder. However i do make money with my baby D7100 and simultaneously i do my home work to be better photographer . I checked out D7200 and D500 and my conclusion as beginner with 7100 i saved hell a lot of cash getting this baby plus lens nikkor 50mm 1.2 AIS , nikon 85mm 1.8G , samyang 24mm, nikkon 70-200 VR2 2.8f out of ebay.com. For low light sports like icehockey definitely my hands looking for D500 . Its depends how much money i will make of shooting icehockey - i love icehockey , i did played it but incomes dictates own rules so i'll stick with my second sweet DSLR body D7100 for the while. I'm in DSLR phot. only 8 month but i see that your reviews has great value to me and practically approved thanks for your pressure time Buddy , cheers.

[@ChillWithMe_musics]

In PRACTICE, people will choose the D500 because of the autofocus system and the 10 fps. Bird and sport photographers absolutely need those, but for everything else the D7200 is more than enough for enthusiasts.

[@kds8404]

I have a D7200 I would seriously consider buying the D500 if it could operate the SB-5000 without a dongle. The only advantages that appeal to me about it are the build quality, FPS, AF tracking, joystick and 4k video.

[@ralfjansen9118]

All depends on what you want to shoot. Neglecting the professional feature set (I don't believe in specs sheets), the D500 is an owl (yes, that big-eyed bird that can see in nearly total darkness) with amazing autofocus; it is best on high ISO in bad light, sports, action, indoor etc. It comes to its limits when you set it in bright light; it is reported to clip the spectaculars (brightest parts of the image) too soon. In bright sunlight, the D7200 will give more dynamic range and spectaculars. (I still own the D7100 that is nearly the same, a great camera with even better value). So for the "daylight shooter" the D7xxx series may be better, if he does not need the advanced features.

[@giangvu7902]

Pair of D7200 anyday

[@FrankNazario]

the problem is that if you work in manual and have a fast lens a D3300 with a fast lens would give a run for it smoney to both the D7200 AND D500 ISO is out the door if you use illumination as part of your workflow ... the D3300 will definitively compete with both at 1/2 the price of a D7200 and a 1/4 of the price of a D500...again, this is based on the fact that you want image quality the features of 10fps HI ISO etc etc ... in my portrait and event work is basically mute... i want a small light camera that i can carry all day with a nice sensor and a fast lens like the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 and that friends IS the best deal per dollar right now.

[@glendor2]

I have a D7100 and the D7200 has not impressed me enough to switch. I shoot a lot of sports and airshows, so the D500 is the camera I am looking to get.

i use 7100 and this camera works like a tank !!

[@namsomirak8972]

You are 100% right! Respect

[@henrikojmark7898]

Awsome, very wise u are 👍👍👍

[@nicks231988]

Proud owner of a d7200. 😊

[@helthuismartin]

Ive got both and believe me the D7200 is clearly sharper than the D500

[@awc723]

except that it isn't

[@kb8729]

correct

[@tainoakc8956]

Just get the D500 😂

[@longislandhillbilly4780]

Even the D7100,which I own,has excellent image quality.

[@bill1i2am]

D7200

[@donisiciliano]

you re right. d500 is better but not twice as much..

[@kb8729]

10fps is a nightmare. i got fed up and sent it back. love my 7200

[@notme1998]

What

[@coinsjuniorrodznumismaticr5745]

D7200 for me,make picture equal or better that d500,I prefer spend 1,000 for d7200 ,,I have the same quality than d500

[@PPISAFETY]

Okay, I'm late to the party on this video, but thought it worth commenting on. I've been using a D7000 as my "work" camera for years, and it finally broke, so I needed a replacement. My work involves taking pictures at a few events, photography of things such as firearms and accessories for my books and articles, and a few video clips of training in progress for my website. The D7000 suited me almost perfectly. But I was drawn to the newer D500 by all the positive reviews and the pro-level features, because I'm a gadget freak at heart. I rejected the D7500 out of hand because I needed dual card slots. The choice for me was between the D500 and a D7200. I handled them both, and the D500 did feel a bit better in the hand, but the D7200 was more familiar coming from the D7000. Also there was a $1,200 difference between a new D500 and a factory refurbed D7200. I just couldn't justify the difference, for me, the performance gains were simply not worth it given that I'd probably never use them. So instead, I opted for the D7200, bought a Nikon battery grip, and indulged my gear fetish with a clean used 17-55 2.8 Nikkor lens, and dropped $100 to repair my old D7000. I still had change left over. The old D7000 now becomes my back up camera. So I think Matt has hit the nail on the head, the D500 is undeniably a great camera, if you need its features. I just didn't for my intended uses.

[@princip6656]

He was the best and most honest, God bless him and protect him in heaven.

[@davidgill8922]

Are yo crazy??? The choice is the d500 and D7100. D7100 is far superior to the d7200! Wider dynamic range, better shadow detail, and superior sensor. The d7200 Is only better in frames per second You are a dolt for going towards that D7200 Art. I picked up two d7100s @ 539.00 over the summer. Those and my d700 get any job done.

[@crxracer805]

David Gill D7200 has better dynamic range and better color depth. However, the D7100 is better built whereas the D7200 has more plastic.

[@MaxRiley]

wise considerations.

[@T_N_Photography]

D7200 👌👌