Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D3300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D7200 and Nikon D3300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D7200

Nikon D3300

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D7200 were released 2015 and Nikon D3300 was released 2014. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D7200	2015
Nikon D3300	2014

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 D7200	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D3300	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

Nikon D7200 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3300 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D7200	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon D3300	24 MP 24064000 pixels 6016 x 4000

Nikon D3300 has a 0 % larger resolution than Nikon D7200. 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 Nikon D3300. Nikon D7200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D3300 has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D7200	100-25600
Nikon D3300	100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon D7200 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3300 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3300 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 D7200
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3300

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D7200 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D7200	6
Nikon D3300	5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D7200 and Nikon D3300 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 57% heavier than Nikon D3300 and its 430 gr (or 0.95 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D7200	675 gr 1.49 lb
Nikon D3300	430 gr 0.95 lb