Canon EOS Kiss Digital vs Nikon D7200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital and Nikon D7200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss Digital is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D7200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss Digital were released 2003 and Nikon D7200 was released 2015. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 2003
Nikon D7200 2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss Digital has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D7200 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D7200 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss Digital has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7200 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048
Nikon D7200 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Nikon D7200 has a 281 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D7200 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . Nikon D7200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 100-1600
Nikon D7200 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7200

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7200 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 2,5
Nikon D7200 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D7200. Sadly, the Canon EOS Kiss Digital does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D7200 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 5% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital and its 645 gr (or 1.42 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 645 gr
1.42 lb
Nikon D7200 675 gr
1.49 lb

Canon EOS Kiss Digital vs Nikon D7200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss Digital and Nikon D7200, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Name Canon EOS Kiss Digital Nikon D7200
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Release Year 2003 2015
Release Date 2003-08-20 2015-03-02
MSRP 899 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 3072 x 2048 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 6,3 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC EXPEED 4
Image
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 7 51
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 1.8” 3,2”
Screen dots 118000 1228800
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A TFT-LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Frames per second 2,5 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-In with NFC
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Nikon D7200
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Battery Pack BP-511
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 1110 shots
Width 142 mm 136 mm
Height 99 mm 107 mm
Depth 72 mm 76 mm
Weight 645 gram 675 gram