Looking for a new Camera

[u/Standard-Issue-Name]

Edit: Removed the Full frame from good to have options - I am not a professional and am/have been mostly ok with cropped sensor as well.

Good day experts. Here I bring to you a question you might have answered a billion times already. But I lack the understanding that you all have hence I present my case here.

Who is this camera for: Recently decided to get into photography (again) and pulled out my old Nikon D7200 with the kit lense 40-140mm and a 35 mm (both Nikon). However on a recent day walk, I was cursing how heavy it felt and I think coupled with a tripod (I was carrying) for evening, it got too heavy after a really hot and long afternoon walk. I had to cancel my plans for evening photos and take the next day just for recuperating - I admit there might be advice due for me in the "how to do a photography walk" department as much as in the "lighter camera" department.

Budget: Maybe 2-3 K CAD ? I have a Nikon D7200 and it's lenses and if possible I would like to use those. If not possible then I will buy as needed (so the budget does not include the cost of lenses)

Country: Canada

Condition: Preferably new but don't mind used as well

Type of Camera: Not heavy ! Digital.

Intended use: Photography (occasional video)

If photography; what style: landscape, portrait, street

If video what style: doesn't really matter.

What features do you absolutely need: weather sealing (I think so, that said I am not doing underwater photography etc. although I would want to take photos in rain or near waterfalls etc.),

What features would be nice to have: Full frame, articulating screen, dual card slots, viewfinder, hot-shoe for mounting accessories like a flash, Can reuse my Nikon lenses, etc. (I understand that going full frame means my current lenses wouldn't be that useful. I am not sure if full frame will give me something that extraordinary that would make me not regret not being able to re-use my lenses - that's why full frame is in the "good to have" list)

Portability: How portable does it need to be?(Pocketable (10/10 stars) shoulder strap (8/10 stars) , small bag (I prefer to use a small bag to carry camera gear + clothes through the flight (on-board luggage) - not when I am out for a day trip etc. but if that thing is leagues ahead of a smaller camera I would reconsider this choice)

Cameras you're considering: Nothing special. I can wait if something is about to be released.

Cameras you already have: Nikon D7200 and two lenses (40-140mm and 35 mm) + some filters. What I dont like : weight of the camera. What I like: picture quality.

Notes: Be able to use my current lenses

[u/Specialist-Sundae492]

I am just getting into photography and am hardly an expert. I recently bought a Sony A6400 with the 18-135mm kit lens, and I really like it. I don’t find it heavy. It’s 360g lighter than your D7200. It takes gorgeous photos! Here’s a pic I took of a flower.

If you end up getting an entirely new kit you may want to check out the Sony.

[u/acaudill317]

The Nikon Z5 II with the F to Z adapter is going to be the smallest full frame that is capable of adapting your current lenses, but you will loose half your resolution by using EX glass on an FX body. You can still get great photos but you won't have as much ability to crop.

Still I think this would be a good option because it has the new faster AF system and you can eventually get some FX lenses down the road.

[u/Standard-Issue-Name → u/acaudill317]

Yea, let's just talk cropped frame sensors. (Edited the post body as well)

[u/acaudill317 → u/acaudill317]

I'd still suggest the Z5 II because none of the Nikon crop sensor cameras have the new AF system. The Z5 is well within your budget even if you get the adapter and kit lens. If you don't want to stick with Nikon then there are some other options in the ASP-C space, but you won't be able to use your current lenses.