When we reviewed it a couple of years ago, Nikon's D7100 enthusiast DSLR thrilled us in almost every way, but a too-small buffer left us wanting just a little more. Now the followup Nikon D7200 is here, and this all-weather beauty no longer keeps us waiting thanks to a tripling of the buffer memory.

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

The Nikon D7200 makes the 2-year-old D7100 look like a terrific deal. With only minor improvements over its predecessor, the D7200 remains a great camera, but given the D7100's lower price, the D7200 is a tough sell unless you're a night owl or long burst shooter.

Great photo quality; solid performance and a sturdy body are the Nikon D7200's highlights

Subpar wireless implementation and a fixed LCD display

When the original D7000 was launched roughly four and a half years ago, Nikon significantly raised the bar of what we could expect from a camera of its class. Features like 100% viewfinder coverage, 6fps shooting, 2016 pixel metering and twin memory card slots were a big deal in 2010, but it's...

The D7000 series of cameras, to which this new model belongs, is Nikon's APS-C-sensor flagship. Boasting a superb feature set for the enthusiast photographer, this range is the crème de la crème from the Nikon stable.

Has lots of control buttons making it quick to change settings; Quick AF system with a total of 51 points; Built-in NFC connectivity for sharing with a smartphone or tablet

No touchscreen/articulation like others in the Nikon range; No change in body design over the Nikon D7100

A dependable DSLR, but if its features or portability you're after it comes up short

Good low light performance; Lots of controls within easy reach; Sturdy build

Quite large; Offers little in the way of cutting edge features

I bought this camera as an upgrade from my Nikon D90. The D7200 is superior in so many facets, autofocus is the most impressive so far. The clarity of the fast processor is also brilliant. Harvey Norman were great to buy from and very helpful.

The D7200 is presently Nikon's flagship DSLR camera with APS-C sensor, and it shows. It has improved over its predecessors, and delivers in grounds where it needs to. The weight of the camera induces confidence in using it, and gives it a professional bearing, along with a body with a full set of...

Better low light focussing; Excellent ISO performance; Good colour accuracy; Improved low light performance; Use of pentaprism viewfinder makes a lot of difference; Much improved buffer size allows higher continuous RAW shooting

Bulky dimensions; No tiltable/touchscreen viewfinder; Image processing takes a little more time than ideal

Nikon D7200 Review - The D7200 is Nikon's latest DSLR, and it's aimed at being their best APS-C model to date. Does it succeed? Read on to find out...

Addition of NFC connectivity aids one-touch image sharing and smartphone connection; Wide range of control buttons aid customisation; AF system impresses thanks to 51 points

Changes in design of the camera body are sadly lacking; LCD screen somewhat underspecified and lacking in any kind of articulation of touch functionality

Nikon appears to be releasing D7*** cameras on a roughly 18 month rota with the latest model, the D7200, announced in March this year. It's a very modest update with a body that is virtually identical to the D7100, along with the same viewfinder and monitor.

Roughly two years have elapsed between the introduction of the D7100 and the arrival of its successor, and on the surface the new D7200 seems more like an incremental update than a major overhaul.

Wi-Fi built in; 24.2MP AA-filterless sensor; Sturdy body

Fixed screen; Screen not touch sensitive; Highest sensitivity setting JPEG only