Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D7200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3400 and Nikon D7200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D3400

Nikon D7200

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D3400 were released 2016 and Nikon D7200 was released 2015. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D3400	2016
Nikon D7200	2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D3400	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D3400 has a 24 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
Nikon D3400	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon D7200	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D3400	100-25600
Nikon D7200	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon D7200 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3400 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3400 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3400
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. Nikon D3400 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7200 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D3400	5
Nikon D7200	6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D3400 and Nikon D7200 can shoot movies.

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 71% heavier than Nikon D3400 and its 395 gr (or 0.87 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D3400	395 gr 0.87 lb
Nikon D7200	675 gr 1.49 lb