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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched October 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D200 (10MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 1Ds MII was brought out 4 months before the D200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 1Ds MII matches up vs the D200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D200

 1Ds MII D200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D200 1Ds MII 
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D200

 1Ds MII D200 
ReleasedOctober 2005February 2006Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII features external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D200 has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the D200.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and D200 is 50 and 55 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and D200.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will give you greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography details
Nikon D200 Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
51
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,565 grams)
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography information
Nikon D200 Travel photography information
51
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
heavier than others in class (1,565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography advice
Nikon D200 Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MII
Vlogging with Nikon D200
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D200
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-10-11 2006-02-23
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4992 x 3328 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 64
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 1480 583
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $12,000 $999