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Canon 40D vs Nikon D200

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Successor is Canon 50D
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
  • Released February 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 40D vs Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the D200 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was announced 21 months after the D200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 40D grades versus the D200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D200

 40D D200 
ReleasedOctober 2007February 2006More modern by 21 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 40D

 D200 40D 

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D200

 40D D200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 40D has external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D200 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 40D compared to the D200.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and D200 is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and D200.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent 40D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 40D
Portrait photography with Nikon D200
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D200 Sports photography highlights
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography features
Nikon D200 Travel photography features
48
weather proof
flash built-in
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
weather proofing
flash built-in
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography features
Nikon D200 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery life (800 per charge)
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 40D Nikon D200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-10-24 2006-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 lbs) 920 grams (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 703 583
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,099 $999