Sony RX1R vs Nikon D7200

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Sony RX1R vs Nikon D7200

35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX1R Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7200 Review.
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Compare Nikon D7200 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D7200 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony RX1R II
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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Sony RX1R advantages over Nikon D7200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
RX1R test data on DxO Mark D7200 test data on DxO Mark

2,537 vs 1,333 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Nikon D7200 advantages over Sony RX1R

Less expensive
$1285 vs $2398*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1110 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Significantly sharper, more detailed JPEG images than those from the RX1; JPEG processing appears to minimize moire and aliasing artifacts; Same price as the RX1; Full-frame, 24-megapixel compact camera with fast Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f/2 T* lens; Blazing fast autofocus; Impressive image quality that rivals (and sometimes surpasses) full-frame DSLRs.
More prone to moire, aliasing and false color than the RX1; Only subtle improvement in sharpness in RAW files; Fixed-length lens limits shooting flexibility; Viewfinders (optical or electronic) only available as optional accessories; Extremely expensive for a compact camera.
Read our Sony RX1R Review

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
Read our Nikon D7200 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Sony RX1R

Nikon D7500

$2398
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$930
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony RX1R vs Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1043
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

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Compared to Sony RX1

Sony RX1R

Sony RX1

$2398
35mm

Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$2398
35mm

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1

Nikon D7200

Sony RX1

$1043
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$2398
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony A77 II

Sony RX1R

Sony A77 II

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX1R vs Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1043
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II

Nikon D7200

Sony RX1R II

$1043
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony RX1R II

Compared to Canon 80D

Sony RX1R

Canon 80D

$2398
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX1R vs Canon 80D

Nikon D7200

Canon 80D

$1043
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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