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Canon 30D vs Nikon D200

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Updated by Canon 40D
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 30D versus Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the D200 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 2 months after the D200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 30D scores against the D200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D200

 30D D200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 30D

 D200 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D200

 30D D200 
LaunchedApril 2006February 2006Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 30D and the D200.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D200 is 58 and 55 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and D200.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D200 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 30D
Portrait photography with Nikon D200
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography factors
Nikon D200 Street photography factors
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography info
Nikon D200 Travel photography info
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
built-in flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D200 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging factors
Nikon D200 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Nikon D200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 2006-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 grams (1.73 lb) 920 grams (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.5
DXO Low light rating 736 583
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $773 $999